Carolyn Schofield

Carolyn Schofield (independent) is running for election for Lieutenant Governor of Illinois. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026.[source]

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Schofield's campaign website highlighted the following campaign themes:

BUDGET

The best way to balance the budget is to increase the number of taxpayers by adding jobs. Over the last two years alone, Illinois has lost almost 20,000 manufacturing jobs while neighboring states have gained manufacturing jobs. If Illinois doesn’t become more competitive and focus on job growth, a tax increase will be unavoidable. If elected, I will do everything in my power to create jobs and grow the Illinois economy, so that budgets can be balanced without a tax increase. In addition to job growth, I support the completion of a comprehensive eligibility audit of the Medicaid system so that only those who meet income, eligibility and other requirements are receiving benefits. This audit is estimated to yield billions in savings. I would also recommend strengthening accountability standards and collection practices so that those who are supposed to make reduced payments for services are forced to pay their portion for the benefits they are receiving. Lastly, I fully support a constitutional fix to the pension crisis, which would have a dramatic positive effect on future budgets.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

We need to focus on how we become competitive again with surrounding states. Illinois has one of the highest workers’ compensation costs in the nation. Workers’ compensation reform is needed, to lower the overall cost to businesses. I recently sat on a Comprehensive Economic Strategy Committee for McHenry County and in partnership with Boone and Winnebago counties we created a formal plan for growing our local economy through job creation. The plan includes identifying potential development and expansion, available workforce, infrastructure needs, and sustainable development all through a collaborative approach. A similar approach can be taken at the state level to identify regional strengths and how to best utilize them. For example, Illinois has the best freight network in the country and lawmakers should focus on how to capitalize on ease of access and mobility through our region. This should be a collaborative approach which allows municipalities flexibility in utilizing funds for incentives on the basis of job creation and benefit to the economy.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Supporting the improvement and enhancement of infrastructure is also a large component in promoting economic development. We need to understand the needs of our residents and provide them with good quality roads and access to services. Investments in infrastructure such as road expansions, highway improvements, and fiber networks are shown to encourage businesses to relocate to an area, which brings jobs, improves quality of life, and attracts residents. On the County Board I supported the Highway 23/I-90 Interchange, County broadband fiber-optic network, and the Randall Road improvement projects after hearing from residents and local elected officials on the need for these improvements to enhance economic development and improve quality of life for their residents.

EDUCATION

As a mother of three children, who is very involved in my local school system, I am a strong advocate for protecting the local education tax dollar to be spent locally. Last year when Senate Bill 16 was proposed, it jeopardized the investment that suburban communities have made into their school systems. Education needs to be student-centered and not centered around state and federal mandates. There is no “one-size-fits-all” template that ensures a successful education, and public schools need flexibility so they can create a curriculum that benefits their unique demographic of students. In all cases, I would support expanding dual-credit and AP classwork that allows college-bound students to receive college credit while in high school. This has the potential to significantly cut college costs for Illinois families.

ENVIRONMENT

Being solely dependent on groundwater for our water supply in McHenry County has motivated me to be an advocate for the protection of both the quantity and the quality of our water. As a member of the Northwest Water Planning Alliance Executive Board, I am working toward a long term solution and encouraging investigation and education on our water supply across the Chicago Region. I have encouraged philisophical changes to be implemented in other areas such as planning and development. The use of cluster developments and water infiltration in highly sensitive areas to reduce impervious areas and capture runoff, along with supporting green infrastructure plans, are sensible guidelines for future growth.[13][14]