Derek Shaw
Democratic · Illinois · 2026Top priorities
- Wants clear, itemized accounting of taxpayer funds and opposes vague budget categories
- Wants the county to explore additional financial firms for managing county investments
- Wants disabled veterans educated about property tax relief programs and Homestead Act exemptions properly implemented for seniors
Per the campaign site.
Biography
Derek Shaw is a disabled U.S. Army veteran who served in the 82nd Airborne Division, per the Shaw Local 2026 election questionnaire. He is a member of American Legion Post 66 and is pursuing a Ph.D. in geography at Northern Illinois University, per the questionnaire. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
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