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2026 Illinois Comptroller — General Election · November 3, 2026
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Election: GENERAL ELECTION - 11/3/2026
Name: Bryan Drew
Office: COMPTROLLER
Party: REPUBLICAN
Filed: 10/31/2025
Write-In: No
Objection Pending: No
Former Name: None
Date Name Changed: N/A
Status: Active 10/31/2025 2:02 PM
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Name: Drew, Bryan
Office: COMPTROLLER
Party: REPUBLICAN
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In addition, for over 25 years, Bryan has run his own law firm, serving across Southern Illinois and gaining a reputation as a tireless advocate for his clients. His extensive legal career includes leading dozens of jury trials and hundreds of bench trials, providing him with a unique understanding of how to hold people and systems accountable. He has served as counsel for numerous Illinois jurisdictions, been entrusted to act as a special prosecutor, and won before the Illinois Supreme Court. And when he saw individual freedoms threatened, Bryan took action, fighting for parents, teachers, and constitutional rights.
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In addition, for over 25 years, Bryan has run his own law firm, serving across Southern Illinois and gaining a reputation as a tireless advocate for his clients. His extensive legal career includes leading dozens of jury trials and hundreds of bench trials, providing him with a unique understanding of how to hold people and systems accountable. He has served as counsel for numerous Illinois jurisdictions, been entrusted to act as a special prosecutor, and won before the Illinois Supreme Court. And when he saw individual freedoms threatened, Bryan took action, fighting for parents, teachers, and constitutional rights.
Born and raised in the Benton area, Bryan embodies hard-working Illinois values. He and his wife have four children, all of whom have worked at the family’s cafe, learning the importance of serving their community. Bryan earned his undergrad and law degrees from Saint Louis University. The Drew family are members of Central Christian Church in Mt. Vernon and are active in church activities throughout the area. In his free time, Bryan enjoys exploring the outdoors with his family through fishing and kayaking trips, and working on his classic Lincoln. His deep roots in Illinois and optimistic vision for his home state drive his commitment to public service.
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Born and raised in the Benton area, Bryan embodies hard-working Illinois values. He and his wife have four children, all of whom have worked at the family’s cafe, learning the importance of serving their community. Bryan earned his undergrad and law degrees from Saint Louis University. The Drew family are members of Central Christian Church in Mt. Vernon and are active in church activities throughout the area. In his free time, Bryan enjoys exploring the outdoors with his family through fishing and kayaking trips, and working on his classic Lincoln. His deep roots in Illinois and optimistic vision for his home state drive his commitment to public service.
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Taxpayers deserve a watchdog who will hold politicians accountable for how they spend our tax dollars.
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Taxpayers deserve a watchdog who will hold politicians accountable for how they spend our tax dollars.
Stop Government Waste So We Can Lower Costs for Working Families
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Stop Government Waste So We Can Lower Costs for Working Families
Increase Transparency So You Know Where Every Dollar Is Spent
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Increase Transparency So You Know Where Every Dollar Is Spent
I refuse to believe there is nothing we can do about it. I’m a dreamer—I genuinely believe things can be better in Illinois. That’s why I’m running for Illinois Comptroller.
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I refuse to believe there is nothing we can do about it. I’m a dreamer—I genuinely believe things can be better in Illinois. That’s why I’m running for Illinois Comptroller.
It’s time we stopped Springfield from wasting our tax dollars so we can lower costs for working families.
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It’s time we stopped Springfield from wasting our tax dollars so we can lower costs for working families.
The only way we’re going to be able to reduce the amount of money we’re taking from working families in Illinois is by forcing government to live within its means.
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The only way we’re going to be able to reduce the amount of money we’re taking from working families in Illinois is by forcing government to live within its means.
Right now, there are zero checks-and-balances in our state government. One party controls every lever of government in Illinois, with little-to-no oversight or accountability. One party controls the state’s checkbook. Ultimately, just a few powerful politicians decide how much we pay in taxes and where that money all goes.
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Right now, there are zero checks-and-balances in our state government. One party controls every lever of government in Illinois, with little-to-no oversight or accountability. One party controls the state’s checkbook. Ultimately, just a few powerful politicians decide how much we pay in taxes and where that money all goes.
Unfortunately, Margaret Croke will not be the independent check-and-balance taxpayers deserve. She has worked directly for the governor in numerous positions, and he has helped bankroll her campaigns. Croke is a Springfield politician who has voted for the state’s budgets. She will simply be a rubber stamp, and it’s that lack of accountability that has gotten us into this mess.
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Unfortunately, Margaret Croke will not be the independent check-and-balance taxpayers deserve. She has worked directly for the governor in numerous positions, and he has helped bankroll her campaigns. Croke is a Springfield politician who has voted for the state’s budgets. She will simply be a rubber stamp, and it’s that lack of accountability that has gotten us into this mess.
Taxpayers deserve a watchdog who will hold politicians accountable for how they spend our tax dollars. They need a leader in the room representing their interests. They need someone standing up for them publicly.
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Taxpayers deserve a watchdog who will hold politicians accountable for how they spend our tax dollars. They need a leader in the room representing their interests. They need someone standing up for them publicly.
As Comptroller, I will be that leader. I’m not a politician. My only obligation is to the taxpayers of Illinois.
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As Comptroller, I will be that leader. I’m not a politician. My only obligation is to the taxpayers of Illinois.
I will dig into where all the state’s money is going and shine a light on it for the public. You will be able to see exactly where your tax dollars are being spent. Where there’s fraud, we’ll root it out. Where there’s overspending, we’ll shine a spotlight on it. And where money is being spent wisely and effectively, we’ll highlight and celebrate that. Illinoisans deserve this level of transparency.
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I will dig into where all the state’s money is going and shine a light on it for the public. You will be able to see exactly where your tax dollars are being spent. Where there’s fraud, we’ll root it out. Where there’s overspending, we’ll shine a spotlight on it. And where money is being spent wisely and effectively, we’ll highlight and celebrate that. Illinoisans deserve this level of transparency.
Illinois has so much potential. Imagine if we spent taxpayer money wisely. Working families could thrive, not just survive. Small businesses could grow and innovate. Communities could flourish. We could afford to help more of our people who need it.
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Illinois has so much potential. Imagine if we spent taxpayer money wisely. Working families could thrive, not just survive. Small businesses could grow and innovate. Communities could flourish. We could afford to help more of our people who need it.
As your Comptroller, I will always stand for the people of Illinois.
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As your Comptroller, I will always stand for the people of Illinois.
Your voice matters, and Bryan wants to hear from you! Reach out today with questions, thoughts, or comments, and our campaign will follow up with you directly.
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Your voice matters, and Bryan wants to hear from you! Reach out today with questions, thoughts, or comments, and our campaign will follow up with you directly.
In addition, for over 25 years, Bryan has run his own law firm, serving across Southern Illinois and gaining a reputation as a tireless advocate for his clients. His extensive legal career includes leading dozens of jury trials and hundreds of bench trials, providing him with a unique understanding of how to hold people and systems accountable. He has served as counsel for numerous Illinois jurisdictions, been entrusted to act as a special prosecutor, and won before the Illinois Supreme Court. And when he saw individual freedoms threatened, Bryan took action, fighting for parents, teachers, and constitutional rights.
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In addition, for over 25 years, Bryan has run his own law firm, serving across Southern Illinois and gaining a reputation as a tireless advocate for his clients. His extensive legal career includes leading dozens of jury trials and hundreds of bench trials, providing him with a unique understanding of how to hold people and systems accountable. He has served as counsel for numerous Illinois jurisdictions, been entrusted to act as a special prosecutor, and won before the Illinois Supreme Court. And when he saw individual freedoms threatened, Bryan took action, fighting for parents, teachers, and constitutional rights.
Bryan’s commitment to his community extends beyond his professional life. Faith, family, and community service are the cornerstones of his values. He is a past President of the Franklin County Bar Association, a former Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Rend Lake College, and has volunteered as a youth sports coach for his children’s teams. Passionate about community development, he and his wife started La Galarie to provide art and music classes for local children and are actively working to redevelop historic downtown buildings in their hometown.
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Bryan’s commitment to his community extends beyond his professional life. Faith, family, and community service are the cornerstones of his values. He is a past President of the Franklin County Bar Association, a former Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Rend Lake College, and has volunteered as a youth sports coach for his children’s teams. Passionate about community development, he and his wife started La Galarie to provide art and music classes for local children and are actively working to redevelop historic downtown buildings in their hometown.
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FEC candidate totals through June 30, 2026.
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Report type: D-2 Quarterly Report
Reporting period: 4/1/2026 to 6/30/2026
Filed: 7/14/2026 8:42:12 AM
Total receipts: $30089.90
Total expenditures: $2721.80
Funds available at close: $54236.22
Total debts: $25100.00
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