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Independent for Mayor · Springfield, Illinois

Springfield Starts With Its People.

Explore Bill McCarty's campaign, learn about his priorities, and take part in the conversation about Springfield's future.

Bill McCarty, independent candidate for Mayor of Springfield

Meet Bill

A Springfield neighbor, running to serve Springfield.

Bill McCarty is a Springfield resident running an independent campaign for Mayor. He is asking residents for their time, their questions, and their votes, and putting his reasons for running on the record in his own words.

Springfield Voices

What residents need, in their own words.

Residents tell us what their block needs, what is working, and what a mayor should understand before taking office. Their stories appear here with their permission.

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"Tell us what your neighborhood needs."

The first resident stories are being collected now. If you live in Springfield and want your block's questions on the record, the door is open.

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Events

Upcoming campaign events.

Town halls, forums, and neighborhood gatherings across Springfield, each with a date, venue, and accessibility details.

All events
Mon, November 2, 2026

MNF Bears Watch Party Fundraiser

A pop-up Monday Night Football watch party at Motorheads to kick off the campaign. $30 per person, $50 per couple, with beverages and pizza provided.

6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Motorheads (Porch) · 600 Toronto Rd, Springfield, IL

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Campaign updates, straight from Springfield.

Event notices, new priorities, and published resident stories. No fundraising pressure, no purchased lists.