Brian Vaughn for Kankakee County Clerk

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• These are my opponent’s signs. These are mine. I’ve been outspent in this race, and that’s okay. I’d rather see extra money go to the incredible nonprofits doing good work in our community than to more campaign signs that will be thrown away after Election Day. If you want to help my campaign, you don’t need to write a check. Ask me questions. Share a video. Talk to your friends and neighbors. Tell me what you want from your County Clerk. Those conversations have made me a better candidate,

  25 October 2026 · Brian Vaughn for Kankakee County Clerk · $0 – $99 · 7K+ impressions · Promotional · Ad Library

• Apparently asking your local government questions puts you in the tinfoil-hat crowd. Good thing I came prepared. 😂 I understand that responding to hundreds of FOIA requests takes time and staff resources. But residents using their legal right to ask questions shouldn’t be mocked for it. Public records belong to the public. As County Clerk, I’ll work to make information easier to find and understand, because transparency isn’t an inconvenience. It’s part of the job. #KankakeeCounty #Transpare

  16 October 2026 · Brian Vaughn for Kankakee County Clerk · $0 – $99 · 2K+ impressions · Promotional · Ad Library

• Coffee with Candidates is about something simple: access. You should have the opportunity to meet the people asking for your vote, talk with them face-to-face, ask the questions that matter to you, and decide for yourself whether they’ve earned your trust. This isn’t a rally or a formal political event. It’s a conversation. Grab a cup of coffee, meet local candidates, bring your questions, share your concerns, and get to know the people who want to represent you. No speeches. No pressure. Ju

  9 October 2026 · Brian Vaughn for Kankakee County Clerk · $0 – $99 · 100+ impressions · Informational · Ad Library

• Endorsements are great. But ultimately, the endorsement that matters most is yours. This election is a choice between continuing with the status quo and bringing a new outlook to the County Clerk’s office. I’m running for better communication, greater transparency, expanded access, and a Clerk’s office that keeps asking, “How can we do this better?” If you’re ready for something different, I’m asking for your vote on November 3rd. Brian Vaughn for Kankakee County Clerk Rooted in the communit

  5 September 2026 · Brian Vaughn for Kankakee County Clerk · $0 – $99 · 2K+ impressions · Promotional · Ad Library