08/16/2026
We want to say THANK YOU to everyone, who attended the Hamilton County Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner on Saturday, August 15th, 2026 in McLeansboro @ The Big Red Barn!! The Dinner was a success and our Speakers were inspiring! Thanks again to Deep South Catering for the delicious pork chop & sides meal, and all of the Hamilton County Precinct Committeeman and their Spouses fot the great desserts. It was great to see Republican Chairmen and some Precinct Committeeman from White, Franklin, Jefferson and Saline Counties in attendance. A Special Thanks to RUBENACKER FARMS, as our Dinner Sponsor and to Mike Harre for allowing us to use the Big Red Barn. We also thank our Candidates running from office that attended and spoke: Darren Bailey (IL Governor), Dr Paul Jacobs (IL State Senator) Patrick Windhorst ( IL State Representative), and speaking for Representative Dave Severin who could not attend: John Howard from Jefferson County. A big Thanks to all of the PC's of Hamilton County & Spouses who worked so hard selling tickets, helping set up/ tear down and to those who purchased Tables for the Dinner, those who made and donated, and purchased items for our SILENT AUCTION, It was definitely a team effort!!
Russell Allen, Danielle French Austin, Richard Brinkley, John Chapman, Ethel Drew, Reuben Flannigan, Glenn Gelfius, Mike Hodge, John Mead, Tyler Ragan, Laura Renn, James Sullivan, Landon, Dewain Wellen, Kelly Woodrow. Representing Hamilton County Republican Party as your Precinct Committeemen.
