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Paula McGowen

Democratic · Illinois · 2026

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DuPage County Board District 4 (4-Year Term)Illinois · 2026Dupage County sample ballot
Top priorities
  • Calls for a more transparent, fiscally responsible township government, including scrutiny of capital expenditures
  • Focuses on support for seniors, particularly those with low incomes
  • Emphasizes community engagement and accountability through increased public participation in local meetings

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Paula McGowen is a community organizer who has lived in Glen Ellyn for more than 35 years and regularly attends township and DuPage County government meetings, per campaign site. McGowen volunteers in York Township and has worked to mobilize residents to attend and participate in local government meetings, per campaign site.

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Profile facts follow official election office filings and the sources cited in each biography. Roster last verified September 29, 2026. Official sources are the final word on who appears on your ballot.

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