MARION COUNTY, IL — Greg Wright, current Deputy Clerk in Marion County, has announced his candidacy for County Clerk and Recorder in the March 2026 primary. Wright, a U.S. Army veteran and former Salem Police sergeant, is committed to transparency, accountability, and efficient taxpayer stewardship. With over 30 years of service to the community, Wright says he plans to work closely with the Marion County Board and other officials to provide essential services while adapting to evolving election and record-keeping laws.