Voters across Champaign County will have important local decisions to make this November as candidates for township trustee positions appear on the fall ballot. Trustees play a vital role in township governance, overseeing everything from road maintenance and cemetery care to township budgeting and emergency services.
With several contested races across the county’s 12 townships, this year’s ballot is packed with candidates — including both incumbents and newcomers — vying to represent their communities.
Here’s a breakdown of who’s running for township trustee in each area:
*Asterisk denotes incumbents*
Adams Township (2 seats)
- James Paul Pullins*
- Stephen L. Cook*
Concord Township (2 seats)
- Brent Crumley*
- Jeffrey R Kizer*
- Jason McKinney
Goshen Township (2 seats)
- Ted Black*
- Donald Keith Rutan*
- Stephen Hurst
- Adam Massie
Harrison Township (2 seats)
- Darin Fairchild*
- Steve Harris*
- Jeremy Heater
Jackson Township (2 seats)
- David C. Jenkins*
- Steven W. Runkle*
Johnson Township (2 seats)
- Jason Hoelscher*
- Jamie S. McGuffey*
- David E. Faulkner
Mad River Township (2 seats)
- David M. Riley*
- Brent Laughman*
Rush Township (2 seats)
- Ed Funderburgh*
- Tom Frost
- Elizabeth Klamfoth Cave
Salem Township (2 seats)
- Richard Clyburn
- Nicholas E. Smith*
Union Township (2 seats)
- John Crain
- Charles L. Dooley*
- Andrew Hofner
- Zachary David Gould
- Kyle Wilhelm
- Amy N. Marsh
- Agustus Hoewischer
Urbana Township (2 seats)
- Roger Koerner*
- Blair Stinson*
- Daniel Evilsizor
Wayne Township (2 seats)
- Rodney L. Wilkins
- Doug Doty*
- Jason Dagger
- Truitt J. Thomas
Voters are encouraged to learn more about the candidates, their backgrounds, and their visions for the future of their townships. Trustee roles often have a direct impact on local quality of life and infrastructure, making these elections especially important.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Early voting begins on October 7th. To check your voter registration, request an absentee ballot, or find your polling place, visit the Champaign County Board of Elections website HERE or contact your local election office.
