Chairman John W. Parrott, Jr.

John Parrott, Jr. started in McLean County politics in 1988 and was asked to serve on the Central Committee in 1990. John has served in various Vice-Chair positions. In 1999 he requested the Party implement a Constitution and By-Laws which was passed. John has worked on energizing the Party over the years helping many candidates get elected in McLean County.

Having served on many campaign committees, his most memorable was Peter Fitzgerald for U.S. Senate. One of the larger events he chaired was planning for then, Gov. Bush to come to Normal, IL in 2000 on a train stop with V.P. candidate Dick Cheney with the great help of the local GOP Executive Committee and Precinct Committeemen. We had over 10,000 in attendance!

John embraces the Republican Party Platform of Smaller Government, Lower Taxes, Self Responsibility, and Fiscal and Socially Conservative issues.

John has represented various apparel companies over the 37 years of Parrott & Associates, Inc. He has traveled extensively within his work. He has also served on various bank boards since 1980.

He and his family have lived in McLean County since 1984.

John enjoys his role in the McLean County Republican Party where he works hard to get people of strong character and principle elected to serve McLean County. Please contact John at gop@parrott-associates.com to ask any questions or if you want to get involved. He extends an invitation to join our Sustaining Membership. Please see information on Sustaining Membership under the "Contribute" tab.

Message from the Chairman:

Hello Fellow Republicans!

With the 2010 elections quickly approaching, now is the time for McLean County Republicans to unite and begin working toward victory. As the Democrats promote national health care, high taxes, and more government programs, we must stand against their advancement of SOCIALISM. The Republican Party must stand firm on our core principles:

1. Strong military to defend America in the war against terrorism
2. Strong economy through free enterprise, tax cuts and support of business which creates jobs and opportunities for all
3. Traditional values to support the family as the foundation of a stable society

You can help us build the local Republican Party! Volunteer your time or donate to ensure a Republican presence in McLean County. My goals are to identify good candidates and to build a strong, grassroots organization of volunteers. Your help is needed to accomplish these goals.

Ronald Reagan once said, “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected and handed on for them to do the same.”

Yours for victory in 2010!

John W. Parrott, Jr.
McLean County Chairman


County Leadership
1st Vice Chairman - Chris Gramm 

Treasurer- Chuck Erickson

Secretary- Mary Kramp

Vice Chairman Bloomington - Norma Brown

Vice Chairman Normal - Brian Benjey

West Vice Chairman - George Wendt

Vice Chair-at Large-Steve La Berge

Vice Chair-at Large-Roy Willan

College Republicans- Andrew Larson

Young Republicans- Ben Owens & Tyler Wrezinski

Legal Council- Jeff Juergens