Burden won with 51.5% of the vote, a difference of 57 votes, according to unofficial results in Boone and Winnebago counties.
The non-partisan position of city clerk was the only elected position with a challenger this election cycle in the city.
Burden s supporters had touted his experience and excellence in the field, including earning the designation of master municipal clerk from the Municipal Clerks of Illinois Association. The voters know me and know my record, public service I have a strong record as clerk. I feel I ve done a good job for Loves Park and its citizens, Burden said in an interview before the election.