Collin Corbett & Carolyn Schofield
Independent
Illinois Governor and Lieutenant Governor
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Overview
Collin Corbett is a campaign consultant who founded Cor Strategies in 2009.1 He is taking a hiatus from advising campaigns to run for governor as an independent.2 His running mate, Carolyn Schofield, spent ten years on the McHenry County Board and served on the Crystal Lake City Council.1 She is president of the McHenry County Mental Health Board and a member of the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning.2 She was a legislative director in the Illinois Senate until April 2026.3
Corbett supports marriage equality and abortion rights.4 He supports more gun control measures.4 He proposes an Illinois tax on services to replace what he calls the state's regressive reliance on sales taxes.4 His campaign says he is committed to keeping the Chicago Bears in Illinois.5 His campaign says it is releasing an “Illinois Deserves Better” platform, beginning with a plan to make life more affordable for working families.6
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- May 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $558,240Of this, $500,000 came from the candidate.
- Cash on hand
- $379,163
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts ($150 or less) | $1,418 | Under 1% |
| Larger gifts | $56,823 | 10% |
| The candidate | $500,000 | 90% |
Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $28,791 in 13 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Collin for Illinois
Endorsements
Not found in public sources as of Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Sources
- DuPage County Republicans: Here's who's on your Nov. 3 ballot, DuPage Policy Journal. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Republican-Turned-Independent Collin Corbett Hopes to Provide Voters an Alternative for Governor, WTTW. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Republican-turned-independent Collin Corbett hopes to provide voters an alternative for governor, Capitol News Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Who is running for Illinois governor in 2026? Democrat JB ..., CBS Chicago. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Collin Corbett makes pitch as independent candidate for governor, WAND TV. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Selected press releases (Live updates), Collin for Illinois campaign. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.