Republican incumbent Lori Grubbs takes lead in DeKalb County Circuit Clerk race

SYCAMORE – DeKalb County voters in November will choose between a Republican incumbent and a Democratic newcomer for their next circuit clerk, who oversees court record-keeping and other duties.

Republican incumbent Lori Grubbs , 53, of Sycamore is seeking her second term in the office facing off against Democrat Tammie Shered , 66, of DeKalb. The circuit clerk oversees record-keeping inside the DeKalb County Courthouse in Sycamore, and helps people navigate the court system for both civil and criminal cases, among other administrative duties.

As of 10:18 p.m. Tuesday with seven precincts still needing to report, p.m. Tuesday, Grubbs was in the lead with 25,891 votes, or 59%, compared to Shered's 17,401 votes, or 40%, according to unofficial results posted by the Dekalb County Clerk and Recorder's Office.

In response to questionnaires from Shaw Local News Network, Grubbs identified implementing more e-records into the office to reduce further costs and expand efficiency as a priority for her next term. In response to the same question, Shered said the office's budget would be a priority of hers if elected.

Polls close at 7 p.m. and unofficial results are expected to begin trickling in Tuesday night. Race results are not certified until two weeks after the election.