City, township & village

Mayor, City of Galesburg

Vote for: 1
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The mayor leads city government, presides over the council and represents the city.

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Ryan Harnden

No party listed

Engineer

The gist

Supports downtown businesses and family-friendly community events
Proposes a road repair plan based on available funding
Pledges to review residents' suggestions on speeding
Proposes regular community meetings and clear updates on decisions

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Supports downtown businesses and family-friendly community events
Galesburg City Mayor — VOTE411 Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Continue finding responsible ways to support downtown, local businesses, and more family-friendly community events”
Proposes a road repair plan based on available funding
Galesburg City Mayor — VOTE411 Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“develop a practical plan for repairs based on available funding”
Pledges to review residents' suggestions on speeding
Galesburg City Mayor — VOTE411 Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“We will look into those suggestions, review what options are available”
Proposes regular community meetings and clear updates on decisions
Galesburg City Mayor — VOTE411 Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“regular community meetings, opportunities for public input, and clear updates on city decisions and projects”

Glen Hawes

No party listed

Galesburg City Council member

The gist

Pledges to improve streets and sidewalks
Proposes practical measures to address speeding
Supports improving parks and public spaces
Proposes better communication about meetings and projects

More about Glen

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Pledges to improve streets and sidewalks
Galesburg City Mayor — VOTE411 Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“My top three priorities are improving our streets and sidewalks, making our neighborhoods safer, and investing in our community”
Proposes practical measures to address speeding
Galesburg City Mayor — VOTE411 Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I want to address speeding concerns and find practical ways to make our streets safer”
Supports improving parks and public spaces
Galesburg City Mayor — VOTE411 Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“improve our parks and public spaces, and encourage community events”
Proposes better communication about meetings and projects
Galesburg City Mayor — VOTE411 Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“make it easier to learn about meetings, projects and opportunities to get involved”

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