Bryan Drew, a Republican attorney from Benton, is running for Illinois comptroller in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
He faces Margaret Croke, a Democrat.
Drew, who has owned Drew Law Group since 2000, said he is running to hold state government accountable for how it spends taxpayer money. He said his background as a small business owner and attorney has prepared him to root out waste and fraud in state finances.
Candidate information
- Party: Republican
- Office sought: Illinois Comptroller
- Residence: Benton, Illinois
- Education: Associate's degree, Rend Lake College (1995); bachelor's degree in history, Saint Louis University (1997); juris doctor, Saint Louis University (1999)
- Church affiliation: Central Christian Church, Mt. Vernon, Illinois
- Recognition: Named a Top 100 Attorney by The National Trial Lawyers
Experience and public service
Drew has owned Drew Law Group since 2000, according to BallotReady profile data. He has also been a restaurant owner, according to his Ballotpedia profile.
He served as chairman of the board at Rend Lake College Board of Trustees and later as an attorney for the college, according to his law firm's website. He has also served as president of the Franklin County Bar Association.
On the issues
Government accountability and fiscal oversight
Drew said his professional and personal experience shaped his approach to fiscal oversight.
"As a small business owner, I've had to find efficiencies and stretch every dollar to make payroll," Drew said in his Ballotpedia candidate questionnaire. "As an attorney, I've represented local governments and helped sniff out fraud and waste."
He said he is prepared to be a voice for working families and to fight to make Illinois a good steward of tax dollars.
Taxes and budget
Drew said on his campaign website that he plans to dig into where all the state's money is going and make that information available to the public. He said the only way to reduce the tax burden on working families is by forcing government to live within its means.
Endorsements
Drew has received endorsements from two county Republican organizations, according to BallotReady profile data:
- Illinois - Madison County GOP
- Illinois - Lake County GOP
The Naper Today candidate questionnaire was sent to Bryan Drew's campaign. No response was received as of Oct. 9, 2026. The policy positions above are drawn from his public campaign website and public records.
