DeKalb County, Illinois

DeKalb County Treasurer

2 candidates are tracked for DeKalb County Treasurer on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Derek Shaw and Becky Springer. Candidate information follows official DeKalb County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Derek Shaw is the Democratic nominee and Becky Springer is the Republican nominee, per the DeKalb County Clerk & Recorder's certified November 3, 2026 local candidates list.

What this office does

County treasurer. The county treasurer collects property taxes and other revenue, holds the county's funds, and invests them under state rules. The treasurer distributes tax collections to the county, cities, school districts and special districts that levy them. The office is a custodian of public money, not the body that sets the tax rate.

This race. Every voter in DeKalb County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Becky Springer, is on the ballot.

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Derek Shaw

Democratic

Top 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.

Becky Springer

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Becky Springer has served as DeKalb County Treasurer since being appointed in 2021 and winning election to a full term in 2022, per the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce. She previously served on the Sycamore City Council and worked as a credit union executive in operations and finance, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for DeKalb County Treasurer in 2026?

When is the DeKalb County Treasurer 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.

How do I see my exact DeKalb County ballot?

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Verify this race

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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Also on your ballot

DeKalb County Regional Superintendent of Schools DeKalb County Board, District 1 DeKalb County Board, District 2 See all 26 DeKalb County races

Candidate profiles

Derek Shaw, full profile Becky Springer, full profile Official Illinois election office