Who is Bryan E. Smith?

Bryan E. Smith is a lifelong Macon County, Illinois resident and candidate for Macon County Clerk. He began his public service career at age 19 when he was elected Long Creek Township Clerk in 1985 — the youngest elected township official in Illinois at the time. He served 35 years at the Township Officials of Illinois, including 25 years as Executive Director/CEO, and 18 years as an elected member of the Macon County Board. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from Millikin University.

What does the Macon County Clerk do?

The Macon County Clerk's office administers elections, maintains vital records (births, deaths, and marriages), handles tax extensions and tax redemptions, serves as Clerk to the Macon County Board, and is the official keeper of county records. These responsibilities are nonpartisan by nature — there is no Republican or Democratic way to issue a birth certificate or run a fair election. The office demands integrity, accuracy, and professionalism above all.

What experience does Bryan Smith have?

Bryan has over 40 years of experience in local, county, and state government. He served 35 years at the Township Officials of Illinois (25 as Executive Director/CEO), 18 years on the Macon County Board (chairing the committee with direct oversight of the County Clerk's office), 25 years on the National Association of Towns and Townships Board of Directors, and 17 years on the Macon County Mental Health 708 Board. He has been directly involved in budgeting for the County Clerk's office and has trained officials across Illinois on government law compliance.

How can I support Bryan Smith's campaign?

You can support Bryan's campaign by volunteering (yard signs, canvassing, events), joining his email list for updates, or making a financial contribution at smithformaconcountyclerk.com. Donations are processed securely through ActBlue. Paid for by Friends of Bryan E. Smith for Macon County Clerk.

Bryan E. Smith

for Macon County Clerk

“Macon County residents deserve fair, friendly, and professional services. With decades of experience in local, county, and state government, I am running to restore the lost confidence in governing with integrity that demands the highest standards of excellence.”

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“Taxpayers deserve professionalism – not politics.”

Macon County taxpayers deserve professionalism at every level of government: professionalism that guarantees effective and efficient government services.

I have spent my entire career training local government officials to follow the law. Following the law with integrity and attention to detail will deliver the services the hard-working taxpayers of this county deserve.

My motto as Macon County Clerk, “If you follow the law, integrity follows.”

The County Clerk’s Office administers Elections, Vital Records (Births, Deaths and Marriages). Tax Extensions, Tax Redemptions and serves as Clerk to the Macon County Board and keeper of County records.

There is no Republican or Democratic way to issue birth, death or marriage certificates. There is no Republican or Democratic way to run fair and accessible elections. The responsibilities of the office are defined by integrity. The hard-working taxpayers of this county deserve the best.

I am running to ensure that Macon County residents receive fair, friendly and professional services. At a time when many lost trust in our elections, I am running to restore that lost confidence by governing with integrity that demands the highest standards of excellence.

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About Bryan

Bryan began his service in township government when he was elected as Long Creek Township Clerk in 1985 at the age of 19. He was the youngest elected township official in the State of Illinois at the time.

He was employed for 35 years at the Township Officials of Illinois, represented Illinois for 25 years on the National Association of Towns and Townships (NATaT) Board of Directors, and served for 18 years as an elected member of the Macon County Board.

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News & Updates

Smith Attends Macon County Fair

by Admin | Jun 9, 2026

County Clerk candidate had a booth at the Macon County Fair June 3-7 where he was able to meet many Macon County residents. Pictured above is volunteer Tiara Mackins who helped at the booth. Pictured above with County Clerk Candidate Bryan Smith are volunteers Dennis...

Smith Speaks to Early Bird Kiwanis Club

by Admin | Jun 1, 2026

County Clerk Candidate Bryan Smith spoke to the Decatur Early Bird Kiwanis Club on May 21st.. He specifically spoke about Local Government in Macon County and efforts for consolidation of local government throughout the State.

Smith Attends Decatur Bean Ballers Open House

by Admin | May 22, 2026

County Clerk candidate Bryan Smith attended the Open House on May 20th for the new Decatur baseball team, the Decatur Bean Ballers. Smith enjoyed meeting staff and others associated with the team. He enjoyed visiting with several city officials as well as Mike Mose...

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