2 candidates are tracked for DeKalb County Board, District 12 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michalene Bell and Rebecca Johnson. Candidate information follows official DeKalb County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Michalene Bell is the Democratic nominee and Rebecca Johnson is the Republican nominee, per the DeKalb County Clerk & Recorder's certified local candidates list.
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This race. The sitting officeholder, Rebecca Johnson, is on the ballot.
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Democratic
Michalene Bell is a Sandwich resident running for the DeKalb County Board District 12 seat, which covers Sandwich and part of Somonauk, per the DeKalb County Democratic Party. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Republican Incumbent
Johnson is a sitting DeKalb County Board member for District 12 seeking re-election, per the county board's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Who is running for DeKalb County Board, District 12 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for DeKalb County Board, District 12 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michalene Bell and Rebecca Johnson. Candidate information follows official DeKalb County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the DeKalb County Board, District 12 election in Illinois?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Illinois are on the Illinois election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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Candidate roster from official DeKalb County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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