Published:
Apr 2, 2025
Election Summary
Mark Carlson of Moline and Douglas L. Strand of East Moline were elected to six-year terms on the Black Hawk College Board of Trustees in the April 1, 2025, consolidated election.
Two seats were up for election. Carlson was elected to his first term and incumbent Strandwas re-elected. Trustee Joseph B. Swan of Colona did not seek re-election.
The Black Hawk College district includes all or part of nine counties in west central Illinois – Bureau, Henderson, Henry, Knox, Marshall, Mercer, Rock Island, Stark and Whiteside.
Unofficial Election Results
Douglas L. Strand, East Moline
| Total | 11,637 |
| County | Votes |
|---|---|
| Bureau | 55 |
| Henderson | 3 |
| Henry | 2287 |
| Knox | 22 |
| Marshall | 0 |
| Mercer | 1063 |
| Rock Island | 7823 |
| Stark | 249 |
| Whiteside | 135 |
Mark Carlson, Moline
| Total | 12,473 |
| County | Votes |
|---|---|
| Bureau | 57 |
| Henderson | 6 |
| Henry | 2778 |
| Knox | 30 |
| Marshall | 0 |
| Mercer | 1503 |
| Rock Island | 7662 |
| Stark | 256 |
| Whiteside | 181 |
Jon A. Looney, Kewanee
| Total | 9,145 |
| County | Votes |
|---|---|
| Bureau | 89 |
| Henderson | 1 |
| Henry | 2970 |
| Knox | 24 |
| Marshall | 0 |
| Mercer | 632 |
| Rock Island | 5028 |
| Stark | 303 |
| Whiteside | 98 |
Dougal Nelson, Moline
| Total | 9,423 |
| County | Votes |
|---|---|
| Bureau | 37 |
| Henderson | 5 |
| Henry | 1831 |
| Knox | 16 |
| Marshall | 0 |
| Mercer | 1257 |
| Rock Island | 5924 |
| Stark | 213 |
| Whiteside | 140 |
Precinct Totals
| County | Precincts Reporting | Total Precincts |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau | 100% | 4 |
| Henderson | 100% | 1 |
| Henry | 100% | 52 |
| Knox | 100% | 3 |
| Marshall | 100% | 1 |
| Mercer | 100% | 24 |
| Rock Island | 100% | 120 |
| Stark | 100% | 9 |
| Whiteside | 100% | 6 |
| Total | 100% | 220 |
More to Explore
Board of Trustees
There are seven (7) trustees on the Black Hawk College Board elected at large from the Community College District #503.
Leadership
The goal of Black Hawk College administration is to assure that both faculty and staff have the resources necessary to teach and assist students.
About Us
Black Hawk College serves all or part of nine counties in northwestern Illinois with a population of more than 225,000 residents.