DuPage County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
88 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 47 DuPage County races, led by the DuPage County Board Chairperson contest.
County offices
Board ChairpersonDeb Conroy (D) · Gary Grasso (R)
Deb Conroy Democratic Incumbent
- Provided funding to open the county's first Crisis Recovery Center for people in mental health crisis
- Funded infrastructure improvements to expand food pantry accessibility
- Developed proposals to expand affordable housing in DuPage County
Per the DuPage County official biography.
About Deb Conroy
Deb Conroy has chaired the DuPage County Board since December 2022, after a decade representing the 46th district in the Illinois House of Representatives, per DuPage County official biography. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Deb Conroy.
Gary Grasso Republican
Gary Grasso appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for DuPage County Board Chairperson, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Gary Grasso.
Deb Conroy ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination and Gary Grasso ran unopposed for the Republican nomination in the March 17 primary; they meet on the November 3 ballot, per the county's official canvass and general election candidate listing.
Full race pageSheriffPeter Joseph Coolidge (D) · Sean T. Noonan (R)
Peter Joseph Coolidge Democratic
Peter Joseph Coolidge appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for DuPage County Sheriff, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Peter Joseph Coolidge.
Sean T. Noonan Republican
- Transparent leadership to earn the confidence of deputies and residents
- Data-driven crime prevention and coordinated enforcement
- Prioritize deputy morale, recruitment and professional development
Per the campaign site.
About Sean T. Noonan
Sean Noonan has spent 23 years in law enforcement, including as a supervisor, and served eight years as an elected DuPage County Board member, per Sean Noonan campaign site. Noonan's law enforcement career was largely with the Bloomingdale Police Department, where he rose to sergeant; he is currently a police officer for the City of Oakbrook Terrace, per Daily Herald / DuPage Policy Journal reporting.
Peter Joseph Coolidge ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination; Sean T. Noonan won the Republican nomination with 66.51 percent of the vote over Edmond (Eddie) Moore in the March 17 primary; they meet on the November 3 ballot, per the county's official canvass. Neither is the sitting sheriff, James Mendrick.
Full race pageClerkPaula Deacon Garcia (D) · Patricia Kladis-Schiappa (R)
Paula Deacon Garcia Democratic
- Balanced, transparent county budgeting and accounting practices
- A county government that is accessible and responsive to residents' needs
Per the campaign site.
About Paula Deacon Garcia
Paula Deacon Garcia worked 21 years for the Village of Lisle's Development Services/Building Department before her election to the DuPage County Board's District 2 seat in 2020, where she chairs the Finance Committee, per Paula Deacon Garcia campaign site.
Patricia Kladis-Schiappa Republican
- Restore integrity and rebuild trust in the Clerk's office
- Bring professionalism, ethics and engagement to the office responsible for elections and vital records
Per the campaign site.
About Patricia Kladis-Schiappa
Kladis-Schiappa describes a legal background on the campaign site and is running for DuPage County Clerk, per the campaign site. She pledges to bring professionalism, ethics and integrity to the office responsible for elections and vital records, per the campaign site.
DuPage County Board member Paula Deacon Garcia won the Democratic nomination over sitting County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek, 56.53 percent to 43.47 percent, in the March 17 primary; Patricia Kladis-Schiappa ran unopposed for the Republican nomination. They meet on the November 3 ballot, per the county's official canvass.
Full race pageTreasurerYeena Yoo (D) · Gwen Henry (R)
Yeena Yoo Democratic
- Reduce duplicate tax payments and modernize the Treasurer's office software
- Redesign the Treasurer's website and online payment portal for easier use
Per the campaign site.
About Yeena Yoo
Yeena Yoo is the Democratic candidate for DuPage County Treasurer. Elected to the DuPage County Board in 2022, she chairs its Economic Development Committee and previously chaired its Technology Committee, per her campaign site. She works as a legal aid attorney advocating for seniors, veterans and survivors of domestic violence, per her campaign site.
Gwen Henry Republican Incumbent
Gwen Henry is a certified public accountant who has served as DuPage County Treasurer since 2006 and previously served as mayor of Wheaton and as a DuPage County Board member and forest preserve commissioner, per DuPage County official biography.
Yeena Yoo ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination; sitting Treasurer Gwen Henry ran unopposed for the Republican nomination. They meet on the November 3 ballot, per the county's official canvass.
Full race pageBoard District 1 (4-Year Term)Michael L. Childress (D) · Eric Poplonski (R)
Michael L. Childress Democratic Incumbent
Michael L. Childress is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for DuPage County Board District 1 (4-Year Term), per the county's official candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Eric Poplonski Republican
Eric Poplonski is an attorney from Bloomingdale seeking the four-year term representing DuPage County Board District 1, challenging incumbent Democrat Michael Childress, per Daily Herald. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Michael L. Childress ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination; Eric Poplonski won the Republican nomination with 95.08 percent of the vote over Onkar Singh Sangha in the March 17 primary. They meet on the November 3 ballot, per the county's official canvass.
Full race pageBoard District 1 (2-Year Term)Melissa Villanueva (D) · Paula Pezza (R)
Melissa Villanueva Democratic
- Affordable and accessible services, including mental health care and transit
- Economic development that grows the tax base rather than the tax bill
- Protecting fundamental rights for workers, families and seniors
Per the campaign site.
About Melissa Villanueva
Villanueva is a small business owner and economic development leader who has run her business for nearly twelve years, per her campaign site.
Paula Pezza Republican
- Supports competitive bidding, efficiency measures and intergovernmental agreements to reduce government waste
- Wants to strengthen public safety services and infrastructure in partnership with law enforcement, fire and other first responders
- Points to a pandemic-era small-business support initiative and business-district redevelopment work as priorities for local economic growth
Per the campaign site.
About Paula Pezza
Paula Pezza is a licensed real estate broker with more than 35 years in the industry who has served as designated managing broker of her family's Elmhurst office for the past decade, per campaign site. Pezza previously served as an Elmhurst alderman from 2009 to 2013 and holds a Seniors Real Estate Specialist designation, per campaign site.
Melissa Villanueva won the Democratic nomination with 64.21 percent of the vote over Maria Sinkule (20.80 percent) and Nicholas R. Panicola, Jr. (14.99 percent); Paula Pezza ran unopposed for the Republican nomination, in the March 17 primary. They meet on the November 3 ballot for this open seat, per the county's official canvass.
Full race pageBoard District 2 (4-Year Term)Christopher Espinoza (D) · Robert "Rusty" Stevens (R)
Christopher Espinoza (Democratic) and Robert "Rusty" Stevens (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for DuPage County Board District 2 (4-Year Term).
Christopher Espinoza Democratic
- Names county investment in infrastructure and public health as essential to community welfare
- Cites environmental sustainability and fiscal responsibility as key priorities for the district's future
- Advocates for leadership that reflects the district's growing diversity
Per the campaign site.
About Christopher Espinoza
Christopher Espinoza serves as a member of the Downers Grove Community High School District 99 board of education, according to the Daily Herald. Espinoza is running for the DuPage County Board District 2 seat, which covers Addison, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Lombard, Lisle, Oak Brook, Villa Park and Woodridge, per the campaign site.
Robert "Rusty" Stevens Republican
Robert "Rusty" Stevens is a former Illinois House candidate running as the Republican nominee for DuPage County Board District 2's four-year term, per Daily Herald. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Christopher Espinoza won the Democratic nomination with 61.01 percent of the vote over Guido Nardini; Robert "Rusty" Stevens ran unopposed for the Republican nomination, in the March 17 primary. This is an open seat: sitting District 2 members Paula Deacon Garcia and Yeena Yoo are running for other countywide offices in 2026, per the county's official canvass.
Full race pageBoard District 2 (2-Year Term)Mary Rada Walters (D) · Theresa McClear (R)
Mary Rada Walters Democratic
- Prioritizes affordability, including housing costs, childcare and health care, along with fiscal responsibility
- Calls for county government that is responsive and accountable, aiming to solve problems early and treat residents fairly
- Supports proactive public safety through mental health services, substance-use treatment and early intervention, along with secure firearm storage measures
Per the campaign site.
About Mary Rada Walters
Mary Rada Walters is a Lombard attorney whose practice has focused on Social Security disability and bankruptcy law, per campaign site. Walters' campaign describes a career spent working with families in financial crisis and people with disabilities, per campaign site.
Theresa McClear Republican
- Focuses on lowering taxes and fiscal responsibility
- Wants to expand affordable mental health resources for families and students
- Supports school safety and backs law enforcement and first responders
Per the campaign site.
About Theresa McClear
Theresa McClear has more than 20 years of professional experience, including founding a business and holding management roles at Kellogg Company, per campaign site. McClear serves as a township trustee and as a board member for disability-focused organizations, per campaign site.
Mary Rada Walters won the Democratic nomination with 62.31 percent of the vote over Mahnoor Ahmad; Theresa McClear ran unopposed for the Republican nomination, in the March 17 primary. They meet on the November 3 ballot for this open seat, per the county's official canvass.
Full race pageBoard District 3 (4-Year Term)Marcus King (D) · Kari Galassi (R)
Marcus King Democratic
- Prioritizes expanding access to mental health resources
- Wants to create more inclusive spaces for community engagement
- Supports economic development, including job creation and revitalizing local businesses
Per the campaign site.
About Marcus King
Marcus King, of Willowbrook, brings more than 15 years of state government experience to his campaign, including work on affordable housing and securing federal funding for community development, per campaign site.
Kari Galassi Republican Incumbent
Kari Galassi's campaign site, read September 27, 2026, carries no readable biography, per the campaign site.
Marcus King ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination; sitting board member Kari Galassi ran unopposed for the Republican nomination, in the March 17 primary. They meet on the November 3 ballot, per the county's official canvass.
Full race pageBoard District 3 (2-Year Term)Ericka Polanco-Webb (D) · Brian J. Krajewski (R)
Ericka Polanco-Webb Democratic
- Wants to expand stigma-free mental health access for residents from youth through seniors
- Focuses on public safety and community trust through prevention initiatives and infrastructure investment
- Supports addressing food insecurity among seniors alongside transparent, accountable county budgeting
Per the campaign site.
About Ericka Polanco-Webb
Ericka Polanco-Webb is a communications and marketing professional with a bachelor's degree from Elmhurst University and an MBA in marketing and strategy, per campaign site. Polanco-Webb serves on the Gower School District Board of Education, where she became the first African American board member, and chairs the Downers Grove Township Youth Services Advisory Committee, per campaign site.
Brian J. Krajewski Republican Incumbent
Brian J. Krajewski is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for DuPage County Board District 3 (2-Year Term), per the county's official candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Ericka Polanco-Webb ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination; sitting board member Brian J. Krajewski ran unopposed for the Republican nomination, in the March 17 primary. They meet on the November 3 ballot, per the county's official canvass.
Full race pageBoard District 4 (4-Year Term)Paula McGowen (D) · Grant Eckhoff (R)
Paula McGowen Democratic
- 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.
About Paula McGowen
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.
Grant Eckhoff Republican Incumbent
- Opposing property tax increases
- Voting against pay raises for elected officials
- Cost-saving measures for taxpayers
Per the campaign site.
About Grant Eckhoff
Eckhoff is a longtime Wheaton resident since 1965 who previously served fourteen years on the Wheaton City Council, where he was involved in downtown revitalization, per his campaign site. He is a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and serves on the county board's Judicial and Public Safety Committee as chairman, and on the Development, Economic Development, Strategic Planning and Finance committees, per his campaign site.
Paula McGowen won the Democratic nomination with 55.75 percent of the vote over Syed V. Hussain; sitting board member Grant Eckhoff ran unopposed for the Republican nomination, in the March 17 primary. They meet on the November 3 ballot, per the county's official canvass.
Full race pageBoard District 4 (2-Year Term)Mary FitzGerald Ozog (D) · Isobel Michaud (R)
Mary FitzGerald Ozog Democratic Incumbent
Mary FitzGerald Ozog is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for DuPage County Board District 4 (2-Year Term), per the county's official candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Isobel Michaud Republican
Isobel Michaud is a Wheaton native and executive recruiter running unopposed in the Republican primary to challenge Democratic incumbent Mary FitzGerald Ozog for the DuPage County Board District 4 two-year term, per DuPage Policy Journal. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Sitting board member Mary FitzGerald Ozog ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination; Isobel Michaud ran unopposed for the Republican nomination, in the March 17 primary. They meet on the November 3 ballot, per the county's official canvass.
Full race pageBoard District 5 (4-Year Term)Ian Holzhauer (D) · Chris Jacks (R)
Ian Holzhauer Democratic
- Wants to expand mental health crisis response programs at the county level, citing his work establishing a crisis response team within Naperville's police department
- Supports better-integrated transit through the Northern Illinois Transit Agency, including improved coordination between Pace bus and Metra schedules
- Backs fast-track incentives for developers to build affordable housing
Per Daily Herald.
About Ian Holzhauer
Ian Holzhauer is a 43-year-old attorney from Naperville who has served on the Naperville City Council since 2021 and previously worked as a prosecutor and defense counsel in the Air Force JAG Corps, per Daily Herald. Holzhauer previously served as board chair of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce, per Daily Herald.
Chris Jacks Republican
- Aims to be a moderate Republican voice in county government, advocating for efficiency and limiting overlap with other units of government
- Supports collaboration between the County Board and the County Health Department to help fund mental health resources
- Favors working with developers to expand affordable housing projects serving people with special needs and working families
Per the campaign site.
About Chris Jacks
Jacks has lived in Naperville since 2008 and is married with two children in School District 203, per the campaign site. Jacks positions the campaign as a moderate Republican voice for the DuPage County Board, per the campaign site.
Ian Holzhauer won the Democratic nomination with 49.61 percent of the vote, defeating sitting board member Sadia Covert (35.59 percent) and Marylee Leu (14.80 percent); Chris Jacks ran unopposed for the Republican nomination, in the March 17 primary. They meet on the November 3 ballot, per the county's official canvass.
Full race pageBoard District 5 (2-Year Term)Dawn DeSart (D) · Daniel Alejandro Lomeli (R)
Dawn DeSart Democratic Incumbent
Dawn DeSart is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for DuPage County Board District 5 (2-Year Term), per the county's official candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Daniel Alejandro Lomeli Republican
- Emphasizes community service and public engagement as a foundation for county board work
- Pledges to bring his community-organizing experience to deliver results for DuPage County constituents
Per the campaign site.
About Daniel Alejandro Lomeli
Daniel Alejandro Lomeli is a lifelong DuPage County resident who graduated from North Central College in 2025 with a double major in political science and philosophy, per campaign site. Lomeli interned for a Virginia-based nonprofit after college, where he organized databases and helped run a national conference, and has volunteered with local organizations including his family's restaurant business, per campaign site.
Sitting board member Dawn DeSart ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination; Daniel Alejandro Lomeli ran unopposed for the Republican nomination, in the March 17 primary. They meet on the November 3 ballot, per the county's official canvass.
Full race pageBoard District 6 (4-Year Term)Jesse Gutierrez (D) · James F. "Jim" Zay (R)
Jesse Gutierrez Democratic
- Wants to increase housing supply and lower housing costs in the district
- Supports improving transportation options and expanding the trail system with enhanced safety features
- Backs maintaining funding for social services and food assistance programs
Per the campaign site.
About Jesse Gutierrez
Jesse Gutierrez, of West Chicago, is running for the DuPage County Board District 6 four-year term, challenging incumbent Jim Zay, per Daily Herald / campaign site.
James F. "Jim" Zay Republican Incumbent
James F. "Jim" Zay is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for DuPage County Board District 6 (4-Year Term), per the county's official candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Jesse Gutierrez ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination; sitting board member James F. "Jim" Zay ran unopposed for the Republican nomination, in the March 17 primary. They meet on the November 3 ballot, per the county's official canvass.
Full race pageBoard District 6 (2-Year Term)Melissa Martinez (D) · Kathleen Zander (R)
Melissa Martinez Democratic Incumbent
- Protecting families and community trust, including immigrant families
- Responsible, transparent stewardship of taxpayer spending
- Accessible mental health and public health services
Per the campaign site.
About Melissa Martinez
Martinez is founder and chief executive of Cool Party Balloons, a retail and wholesale balloon distributor she built starting in 2024, per her campaign site. Before that, she spent more than 20 years in corporate roles leading marketing, strategy and sales across the telecom, lottery, television media and newspaper industries, per her campaign site. She currently serves on the county board and is seeking re-election, per her campaign site.
Kathleen Zander Republican
- Focuses on confronting the fentanyl epidemic through prevention, enforcement and support for law enforcement
- Emphasizes amplifying the voices of families affected by the drug crisis in county decision-making
- Wants county government to respond to drug trafficking threats with urgency
Per the campaign site.
About Kathleen Zander
Kathleen "Kathy" Zander founded the nonprofit My Child's Life Matters after experiencing personal loss to the fentanyl crisis, and has worked with national leaders on fentanyl-related policy, per campaign site.
Sitting board member Melissa Martinez won the Democratic nomination with 53.68 percent of the vote over Lauren "Laurie" Nowak; Kathleen Zander ran unopposed for the Republican nomination, in the March 17 primary. They meet on the November 3 ballot, per the county's official canvass.
Full race pageForest Preserve District of DuPage County PresidentDaniel Hebreard (D) · Carl Schultz (R)
Daniel Hebreard Democratic
- Infrastructure renewal and preservation maintenance funding
- Environmental sustainability, including solar installations and restoration projects
- Public safety, including policing and camera systems
Per the campaign site.
About Daniel Hebreard
Hebreard began his career in 2005 as a ranger with the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, advancing to senior ranger before his 2017 election as president, per his campaign site. He holds a degree in parks and recreation management from the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana and a master's in business administration from Benedictine University, per his campaign site. He helped form a ranger union with the Metropolitan Alliance of Police in 2014 and negotiated its first contract in 2017, per his campaign site.
Carl Schultz Republican
- Expanding forest preserve land access for all DuPage County residents
- Adding recreational and educational facilities connecting residents with nature
- Giving the district an effective voice on the commission
Per the campaign site.
About Carl Schultz
Schultz is a horticulturist who founded Horticultural Consultants, a tree and garden care business, and previously served as a DuPage County Forest Preserve Commissioner starting in 2002, per the campaign site. During his commission tenure he worked on land acquisition, trail building and natural-area restoration, and he holds a horticulture degree from the University of Illinois, per the campaign site.
Sitting Forest Preserve District President Daniel Hebreard ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination; Carl Schultz ran unopposed for the Republican nomination, in the March 17 primary. They meet on the November 3 ballot, per the county's official canvass.
Full race pageForest Preserve District of DuPage County Commissioner District 1Susan M. Smentek (D) · Carolyn Ubriaco (R)
Susan M. Smentek (Democratic) and Carolyn Ubriaco (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Commissioner District 1.
Susan M. Smentek Democratic
Susan Smentek is a Certified Park and Recreation Executive and Illinois Master Naturalist who serves as an Elmhurst Park District commissioner and works as the Glen Ellyn Park District's Downtown Park Events and Sponsorship Manager, per Shaw Local reporting. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Susan M. Smentek.
Carolyn Ubriaco Republican
- Focuses on preserving and enhancing DuPage County's natural resources and open space
- Emphasizes careful, fiscally responsible use of forest preserve tax dollars
Per the campaign site.
About Carolyn Ubriaco
Carolyn Ubriaco is a longtime Elmhurst Park District commissioner with more than 23 years of experience in open space preservation and environmental protection, per campaign site. Ubriaco was elected to the Illinois Association of Park Districts Board of Trustees, bringing statewide park and recreation policy experience to her campaign, per campaign site.
Susan M. Smentek won the Democratic nomination with 67.49 percent of the vote over Quinn F. Fulmer; Carolyn Ubriaco ran unopposed for the Republican nomination, in the March 17 primary. This is an open seat (sitting District 1 commissioner Marsha Murphy did not file), per the county's official canvass.
Full race pageForest Preserve District of DuPage County Commissioner District 2Tina Tyson-Dunne (D) · William "Bill" Wehrle (R)
Tina Tyson-Dunne Democratic
- Habitat preservation and restoration work
- Trail improvements and expanded accessibility to preserves
Per the campaign site.
About Tina Tyson-Dunne
Tina Tyson-Dunne, first elected to the Forest Preserve District board in 2020, is a certified master naturalist and forest preserve volunteer, per Forest Preserve District of DuPage County official board page, cross-referenced with press reporting. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Tina Tyson-Dunne.
William "Bill" Wehrle Republican
William "Bill" Wehrle is the Republican nominee for DuPage Forest Preserve Commissioner District 2, which covers parts of Elmhurst, Hinsdale and Clarendon Hills, facing Democratic incumbent Tina Tyson-Dunne, per Daily Herald. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Sitting commissioner Tina Tyson-Dunne won the Democratic nomination with 50.46 percent of the vote over Dana Moreau (32.62 percent) and Jacalynn "Jax" West (16.92 percent); William "Bill" Wehrle ran unopposed for the Republican nomination, in the March 17 primary. They meet on the November 3 ballot, per the county's official canvass.
Full race pageForest Preserve District of DuPage County Commissioner District 5Barbara A. O'Meara (D) · Michael Farmer (R)
Barbara A. O'Meara Democratic
Barbara O'Meara, an incumbent Forest Preserve District commissioner, lives in Naperville and is married with three children, per campaign/press reporting. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Barbara A. O'Meara.
Michael Farmer Republican
Michael Farmer, of Naperville, is the Republican nominee for DuPage Forest Preserve Commissioner District 5, running against Democratic incumbent Barbara A. O'Meara, per Lisle Township Republican Organization candidate filing. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Sitting commissioner Barbara A. O'Meara ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination; Michael Farmer ran unopposed for the Republican nomination, in the March 17 primary. They meet on the November 3 ballot, per the county's official canvass.
Full race pageSchool board
Regional Superintendent of SchoolsRebecca Gamboa (D) · Amber M. Quirk (R)
Rebecca Gamboa Democratic
- Connect educators, staff and administrators to inclusive, flexible professional development
- Protect schools and their communities amid a changing political landscape
- Restore the Regional Superintendent's office as a welcoming space for open dialogue with all stakeholders
Per the campaign site.
About Rebecca Gamboa
Rebecca Gamboa has taught in Lombard School District for 29 years and serves as co-president of the Lombard Education Association, having also held director roles with the Illinois Education Association and National Education Association, per Rebecca Gamboa campaign site.
Amber M. Quirk Republican
- Require background checks and licensure verification and build robust school emergency and reunification plans
- Address chronic truancy through support meetings, home visits and student resource connections
- Look for efficiencies to be a responsible steward of taxpayer dollars
Per the campaign site.
About Amber M. Quirk
Amber Quirk has served as DuPage County Regional Superintendent of Schools since July 2023, after serving as Assistant Regional Superintendent starting in 2021, with nearly two dozen years of experience in education, per DuPage Regional Office of Education.
Rebecca Gamboa won the Democratic nomination with 99.93 percent of the vote (a write-in received the rest); sitting Regional Superintendent Amber M. Quirk ran unopposed for the Republican nomination, in the March 17 primary. They meet on the November 3 ballot, per the county's official canvass.
Full race pageJudges
Judge of the Appellate Court, Third Judicial District (vacancy of the Hon. Mary W. McDade)Margaret "Peggy" O'Connell (D) · Jason A. Helland (R)
Margaret "Peggy" O'Connell Democratic
Margaret O'Connell has served as a DuPage County Circuit Judge since 2020, currently presiding over the felony division, after working as a DuPage County Assistant State's Attorney, Assistant Attorney General and in private practice, per Illinois State Bar Association judicial evaluations. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Margaret "Peggy" O'Connell.
Jason A. Helland Republican
Jason Helland was elected Grundy County State's Attorney in 2012, after working as an assistant state's attorney in Kankakee County and as a professor at the University of St. Francis, per Illinois State Bar Association judicial evaluations. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jason A. Helland.
Margaret "Peggy" O'Connell won the Democratic nomination with 70.33 percent of the vote over John Pavich; Jason A. Helland won the Republican nomination with 51.89 percent of the vote over Mark Senak, in the March 17 primary. They meet on the November 3 ballot, per the county's official canvass.
Full race pageCircuit Court, 18th Judicial Circuit, 4th Subcircuit, Vacancy of Hon. WilsonChristina Kye (D) · Michael W. Fleming (R)
Christina Kye Democratic
- Bringing courtroom experience in serious criminal matters to the bench
- Serving as an advocate for diversity in the legal profession
Per the campaign site.
About Christina Kye
Kye was appointed unanimously by the Illinois Supreme Court and has more than 15 years of experience as a prosecutor in Cook and DuPage counties, trying murder, home invasion, and other serious cases, per the campaign site. Kye holds degrees from Cornell University and the University of Illinois College of Law, per the campaign site.
Michael W. Fleming Republican
Michael W. Fleming appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Circuit Court, 18th Judicial Circuit, 4th Subcircuit, Vacancy of Hon. Wilson, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Michael W. Fleming.
Christina Kye and Michael W. Fleming are on the November 3, 2026 ballot to fill a vacancy in the 4th Subcircuit of the 18th Judicial Circuit (the seat vacated by the Hon. Wilson). The 18th Judicial Circuit covers DuPage County, but this subcircuit seat is elected only by voters inside its own subcircuit boundaries (this county list cannot narrow which part; check your sample ballot or county clerk). Listed from the Illinois State Board of Elections' certified 2026 general election candidate list.
Full race pageCircuit Court, 18th Judicial Circuit, 5th Subcircuit, Vacancy of Hon. FullertonTerra Costa Howard (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Terra Costa Howard Democratic Incumbent
Terra Costa Howard was appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court as a Resident Circuit Judge in the 18th Judicial Circuit's 5th Subcircuit effective October 17, 2025, after representing the 42nd district in the Illinois House of Representatives from 2023 to 2025, per Illinois Courts / Illinois State Bar Association. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Terra Costa Howard.
Terra Costa Howard is on the November 3, 2026 ballot to fill a vacancy in the 5th Subcircuit of the 18th Judicial Circuit (the seat vacated by the Hon. Fullerton). The 18th Judicial Circuit covers DuPage County, but this subcircuit seat is elected only by voters inside its own subcircuit boundaries (this county list cannot narrow which part; check your sample ballot or county clerk). Listed from the Illinois State Board of Elections' certified 2026 general election candidate list.
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
DuPage County is split across 23 Illinois Senate and House districts.
Find your districts by addressIllinois Senate: 7 districtsDistricts 21, 23, 24, 33, 39, 41, 42
Illinois Senate District 21Laura Ellman (D) · Julie Berkowicz (R)
Laura Ellman Democratic Incumbent
Laura Ellman is the incumbent state senator for the 21st District, per the official Illinois Senate website, which credits Ellman with sponsoring a light-pollution reduction law. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Julie Berkowicz Republican
- Reduce taxes and regulations and repeal tollway fee hikes
- Lower electric and gas costs for families
- Repeal cashless bail and address public safety concerns
Per the campaign site.
About Julie Berkowicz
Julie Berkowicz is a Will County commissioner running for Illinois Senate District 21; she has led as a Boy Scouts of America volunteer for over 20 years and serves on nonprofit boards including St. Raphael Catholic School and Edward-Elmhurst Hospital's patient and family advisory committee, per the campaign site.
Laura Ellman (Democratic), Julie Berkowicz (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Laura Ellman is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIllinois Senate District 23Suzanne "Suzy" Glowiak Hilton (D) · Linda Z. Polacek (R)
Suzanne "Suzy" Glowiak Hilton Democratic Incumbent
Suzanne "Suzy" Glowiak Hilton is the Democratic candidate for Illinois Senate District 23 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Suzanne "Suzy" Glowiak Hilton is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Suzy Glowiak Hilton is a mechanical engineer who has represented the 23rd Senate District since 2019, per her ilga.gov profile. She previously served as a village trustee in Western Springs and chairs the Senate Licensed Activities Committee. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Linda Z. Polacek Republican
- Tax accountability and cost relief for families
Per Illinois Senate Republican Victory Fund.
About Linda Z. Polacek
Linda Z. Polacek is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and a York Center Park District commissioner running for the 23rd Illinois Senate District, per the campaign site. Polacek attended Northwestern Business College while working full-time and helped operate a family small business, and is active with the VFW, the Villa Park Women's Club and the Villa Park Chamber of Commerce.
Suzanne "Suzy" Glowiak Hilton (Democratic), Linda Z. Polacek (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Suzanne "Suzy" Glowiak Hilton is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIllinois Senate District 24Benjamin "Ben" McAdams (D) · Seth Lewis (R)
Benjamin "Ben" McAdams Democratic
- Healthcare access
- Protecting due-process rights for all residents
- Equitable housing and living standards
Per the campaign site.
About Benjamin "Ben" McAdams
Benjamin "Ben" McAdams is a community organizer who previously worked for the Wheaton Park District, per his campaign site. He has served as a Democratic precinct committeeman in York and Bloomingdale townships and holds finance and economics degrees from Elmhurst University.
Seth Lewis Republican Incumbent
- Supports lowering property taxes and reducing government spending
- Supports expanding mental health and cancer screening coverage
- Emphasizes working across party lines on constituent priorities
Per the campaign site.
About Seth Lewis
Seth Lewis is a State Farm Insurance agent and small business owner running for Illinois Senate District 24, per the campaign site. Lewis was elected to the Illinois House in 2020 and sponsored legislation requiring insurance coverage for comprehensive cancer testing, and has coached youth sports and served as a trustee of the Bartlett Fire Protection District.
Benjamin "Ben" McAdams (Democratic), Seth Lewis (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Seth Lewis is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIllinois Senate District 33Michele Clark (D) · Danielle Penman (R)
Michele Clark Democratic
- Family safety and housing
- Support for good schools
Per the campaign site.
About Michele Clark
Michele Clark is the Democratic candidate for Illinois Senate District 33 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Clark is a small business owner and nonprofit leader running for the open 33rd District seat, per her campaign site. Sen. Don DeWitte's retirement opened the seat for this election. Her campaign focuses on affordability for suburban families.
Danielle Penman Republican
- Lowering health care costs and protecting pre-existing condition coverage
- Improving academic standards and fiscal accountability in schools
- Supporting law enforcement and emergency preparedness training
Per the campaign site.
About Danielle Penman
Danielle Penman is a labor and delivery nurse with more than 20 years of health care experience, per her campaign site. She holds a master's degree in executive nurse leadership and has lived in St. Charles for 23 years.
Michele Clark (Democratic), Danielle Penman (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Sen. Donald P. DeWitte (Republican), the sitting member per the General Assembly's roster, is not on the November ballot. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIllinois Senate District 39Don Harmon (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Don Harmon Democratic Incumbent
Don Harmon is the incumbent state senator for the 39th District and President of the Illinois Senate, per the official legislative website. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Don Harmon (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Don Harmon is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIllinois Senate District 41John Curran (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
John Curran Republican Incumbent
John Curran is the incumbent state senator for the 41st District and Illinois Senate Minority Leader, per the official legislative website. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
John Curran (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; John Curran is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIllinois Senate District 42Jared Ploger (D) · Edgardo "Eddie" Perez (R)
Jared Ploger Democratic
- Fully fund schools and support educators and staff
- Property tax relief for families and seniors
- Lower costs for groceries, childcare and utilities
Per the campaign site.
About Jared Ploger
Jared Ploger is a longtime teacher and union leader who serves as president of Valley View Council Local 604 of the American Federation of Teachers, per his campaign site. He was chosen by Democratic Party county chairs to fill the 42nd District Senate ballot vacancy left by outgoing Sen. Linda Holmes, per Capitol News Illinois.
Edgardo "Eddie" Perez Republican
- Public safety and support for families
- Opposing tax increases affecting working families
Per the Illinois Senate Republican Victory Fund.
About Edgardo "Eddie" Perez
Edgardo "Eddie" Perez is the Republican candidate for Illinois Senate District 42 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Perez is a U.S. Air Force veteran with a 30-year law enforcement career, including service as an Illinois State Police Inspector and Batavia Police sergeant, per the Illinois Senate Republican Victory Fund's candidacy announcement. Since retiring in 2016 he has worked as Defensive Tactics Coordinator for the Kane County Sheriff's Tactical Operations Division and founded a martial arts program for at-risk youth. He is running against incumbent Sen. Linda Holmes. No independently verifiable campaign site was found. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Jared Ploger (Democratic), Edgardo "Eddie" Perez (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Sen. Linda Holmes (Democratic), the sitting member per the General Assembly's roster, is not on the November ballot. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIllinois House: 16 districtsDistricts 7, 41, 42, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 56, 65, 77, 81, 82, 84, 85
Illinois House District 7Emanuel "Chris" Welch (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democratic Incumbent
Emanuel "Chris" Welch is an attorney and partner at the law firm Ancel, Glink, Diamond, Bush, DiCianni and Krafthefer, per the Illinois General Assembly. He has served as Speaker of the Illinois House since January 2013 and previously was president of the Proviso Township High Schools District 209 school board, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Emanuel "Chris" Welch (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Emanuel "Chris" Welch is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIllinois House District 41Janet Yang Rohr (D) · Ajay Gupta (R)
Janet Yang Rohr Democratic Incumbent
Janet Yang Rohr is the incumbent Illinois House member for the 41st District, representing Naperville, Bolingbrook and Warrenville, per her official representative website. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Ajay Gupta Republican
- Capping state spending growth to inflation and population growth
- Structural pension reform, including shifting teacher pension costs to the state
- Improving Illinois' tax competitiveness to slow outmigration
Per the campaign site.
About Ajay Gupta
Ajay Gupta is the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 41 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Gupta is a tax attorney and financial economist who has practiced law for more than two decades, including a stint as a federal prosecutor, per his campaign site. He holds a law degree from Harvard with a tax specialization from NYU, plus graduate degrees in finance from Yale and economics from Stanford, and has taught at Chicago-area law schools for a decade. He is a Naperville resident challenging incumbent Rep. Janet Yang Rohr.
Janet Yang Rohr (Democratic), Ajay Gupta (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Janet Yang Rohr is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIllinois House District 42Margaret A. DeLarosa (D) · Stephanie W. Trussell (R)
Margaret A. DeLarosa Democratic Incumbent
Margaret A. DeLaRosa was appointed to the Illinois House in October 2025 and represents the 42nd District, per her ilga.gov profile. She previously served as school board president for Glenbard Township High School District 87 and held leadership roles with Indivisible DuPage and the League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn, and she holds an accounting degree from DePaul University. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Stephanie W. Trussell Republican
- Lower taxes and cost of living to reverse population and job out-migration
- Overhaul public education
- Support law enforcement accountability
Per the campaign site.
About Stephanie W. Trussell
Trussell is a former Illinois Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, per the campaign site.
Margaret A. DeLarosa (Democratic), Stephanie W. Trussell (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Margaret A. DeLarosa is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIllinois House District 45Martha "Marti" Deuter (D) · Gina Parrilli (R)
Martha "Marti" Deuter Democratic Incumbent
Martha "Marti" Deuter is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 45 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Martha "Marti" Deuter is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Deuter is the sitting state representative for the 45th District, a seat she has held since January 2025, per the General Assembly's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Gina Parrilli Republican
- Reducing taxes and government spending
- Parental rights in education
Per the campaign site.
About Gina Parrilli
Gina Parrilli is the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 45 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Parrilli is a mortgage officer who resides in Westmont, per her campaign site. She describes herself as a lifelong Illinois resident, mother and grandmother who became politically active in 2020. She is running against incumbent Rep. Martha Deuter in the 45th District.
Martha "Marti" Deuter (Democratic), Gina Parrilli (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Martha "Marti" Deuter is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIllinois House District 46Diane Blair-Sherlock (D) · Pedro Jovany Mendoza (R)
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democratic Incumbent
Diane Blair-Sherlock is an attorney who maintains a private law practice, per the Illinois General Assembly. She has represented the 46th District since December 2022. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Pedro Jovany Mendoza Republican
- Financial planning
- Infrastructure
- Public safety
Per the DuPage Policy Journal.
About Pedro Jovany Mendoza
Pedro Jovany Mendoza moved to Chicago from Honduras at age 18, per DuPage Policy Journal. He says his campaign is motivated by his faith and by community needs. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Diane Blair-Sherlock (Democratic), Pedro Jovany Mendoza (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Diane Blair-Sherlock is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIllinois House District 47Erica Bray-Parker (D) · Robert A. Vrankovich (R)
Erica Bray-Parker Democratic
Erica Bray-Parker is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 47, per her campaign site. She is an educator, volunteer and public servant, per her campaign site.
Robert A. Vrankovich Republican
- Cutting taxes and prices for Illinois families
- Addressing rising crime
- Government accountability in Springfield
Per the campaign site.
About Robert A. Vrankovich
Vrankovich is an entrepreneur who built a propane company into a $110 million national business and has lived in Carol Stream for nearly 24 years, per the campaign site. He is active in local charitable work, including the Carol Stream Christmas Sharing program, per the campaign site.
Erica Bray-Parker (Democratic), Robert A. Vrankovich (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. Amy L. Grant (Republican), the sitting member per the General Assembly's roster, is not on the November ballot. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIllinois House District 48Amanda Zahorak (D) · Jennifer Sanalitro (R)
Amanda Zahorak Democratic
- Increasing access to safe and affordable housing
- Community-centered, nonpartisan solutions in Springfield
Per the campaign site.
About Amanda Zahorak
Amanda Zahorak is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 48 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Zahorak works in nonprofit leadership and holds a Master's degree in Public Policy and Administration from Northwestern University, per her campaign site. She spent five years on the board of GiGi's Playhouse Chicago and previously worked in advocacy communications at Habitat for Humanity focused on housing access. She was raised in the 48th District and attended DuPage County public schools.
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Incumbent
Jennifer Sanalitro is the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 48 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Jennifer Sanalitro is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Sanalitro works as a sales executive in the pallet and packaging industry and co-owns a small business in Roselle with her husband, per her ilga.gov legislative profile. She has represented the 48th District since January 2023 and serves as a Wayne Township committeewoman. She resides in Hanover Park. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Amanda Zahorak (Democratic), Jennifer Sanalitro (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Jennifer Sanalitro is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIllinois House District 49Maura Hirschauer (D) · John Paul Augustynowicz (R)
Maura Hirschauer Democratic Incumbent
- Making state government more efficient and transparent
- Lowering the cost of living and strengthening the state economy
- Protecting access to reproductive health care
Per the campaign site.
About Maura Hirschauer
Maura Hirschauer, a Democrat, is the sitting Illinois state representative for District 49, per the Illinois House's official roster. She is based in Batavia, Illinois, per her campaign site.
John Paul Augustynowicz Republican
- Responsive, listening-first local government
- Fixing state government dysfunction
- Community-based problem solving
Per the campaign site.
About John Paul Augustynowicz
John Paul Augustynowicz is a Warrenville alderman and U.S. Navy veteran who served as a submarine officer aboard the USS Parche, per his campaign site. He earned a bachelor's degree from Northern Illinois University using the GI Bill and previously worked as a legislative aide.
Maura Hirschauer (Democratic), John Paul Augustynowicz (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Maura Hirschauer is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIllinois House District 50Barbara Hernandez (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Barbara Hernandez Democratic Incumbent
Barbara Hernandez is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 50 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Barbara Hernandez is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Hernandez is the sitting state representative for the 50th District and previously served on the Kane County Board. She holds a B.S. and a master's degree from Aurora University, per the General Assembly's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Barbara Hernandez (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Barbara Hernandez is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIllinois House District 56Michelle Mussman (D) · Rhys Read (R)
Michelle Mussman Democratic Incumbent
- Strengthening schools
- Advocating for families with special needs
- Protecting access to health care
Per the campaign site.
About Michelle Mussman
Michelle Mussman, a Democrat, is the sitting Illinois state representative for District 56, per the Illinois House's official roster and her campaign site.
Rhys Read Republican
Rhys Read is the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 56 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Michelle Mussman (Democratic), Rhys Read (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Michelle Mussman is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIllinois House District 65Ricky Rivard (D) · Dan Ugaste (R)
Ricky Rivard Democratic
- Economic security for working families and small businesses
- Adequate funding for public schools
- Affordable, accessible healthcare
Per the campaign site.
About Ricky Rivard
Ricky Rivard works for Best Realty Fox Valley and Elmhurst University, per the Shaw Local. He also serves as the elected Democratic precinct committeeperson for St. Charles Precinct 1 and chairs the St. Charles Township 708 Mental Health Board.
Dan Ugaste Republican Incumbent
Daniel J. Ugaste is an attorney who spent 25 years at the Chicago firm Nyhan, Bambrick, Kinzie and Lowry focusing on workers' compensation defense, per the Illinois General Assembly. He has represented the 65th District since 2019 and serves as Assistant Minority Leader, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Ricky Rivard (Democratic), Dan Ugaste (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Dan Ugaste is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIllinois House District 77Norma Hernandez (D) · Anthony Airdo (R)
Norma Hernandez Democratic Incumbent
Norma Hernandez is a Melrose Park native who has represented the 77th District since 2023, per her ilga.gov profile. She holds a bachelor's degree in social work and a master's degree in urban planning and policy from the University of Illinois at Chicago and serves on the Triton College board. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Anthony Airdo Republican
Anthony Airdo is the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 77 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Norma Hernandez (Democratic), Anthony Airdo (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Norma Hernandez is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIllinois House District 81Anne Stava (D) · Laura Hois (R)
Anne Stava Democratic Incumbent
Anne Stava has represented the 81st District since 2019 and previously served as a commissioner on the Naperville Board of Fire and Police, per her ilga.gov profile. Before entering public service she worked as a consumer researcher for corporations and holds a degree from Dartmouth College. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Laura Hois Republican
- Public safety and support for law enforcement
- Student proficiency in reading and math
- Lower taxes and reduced government spending
Per the campaign site.
About Laura Hois
Laura Hois is an attorney with a solo practice in Downers Grove and previously served as Downers Grove Township Clerk from 2013 to 2014, per her campaign site. She spent 19 years as in-house counsel at McDonald's Corporation, advising on franchising and operations matters.
Anne Stava (Democratic), Laura Hois (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Anne Stava is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIllinois House District 82Nicole La Ha (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Nicole La Ha Republican Incumbent
Nicole La Ha is the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 82 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Nicole La Ha is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. La Ha is the sitting state representative for the 82nd District, a seat covering portions of DuPage, Cook and Will counties. Her legislative focus includes education, child welfare and services for people with disabilities, per the General Assembly's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Nicole La Ha (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Nicole La Ha is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIllinois House District 84Saba Haider (D) · Brian Scopa (R)
Saba Haider Democratic
- Expand and protect public schools and mental health and addiction services
- Protect the rights of women and immigrants
- Support small businesses and safeguard the environment
Per the Daily Herald questionnaire.
About Saba Haider
Saba Haider is a DuPage County Board commissioner and small-business owner who teaches yoga and meditation, per the Daily Herald. She holds a master's degree in wildlife science and serves on the DuPage County Board of Health, per the same source.
Brian Scopa Republican
- Improving local schools
- Fiscal discipline in the state budget
- Public safety
Per the campaign site.
About Brian Scopa
Brian Scopa is the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 84 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Scopa is a retired U.S. Navy Commander with 22 years of military service, including six deployments, per his campaign site. He managed budgets exceeding $60 million in taxpayer funds during his naval career. He is running for the open 84th District seat, which incumbent Rep. Stephanie Kifowit is not seeking re-election to.
Saba Haider (Democratic), Brian Scopa (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit (Democratic), the sitting member per the General Assembly's roster, is not on the November ballot. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIllinois House District 85Dagmara "Dee" Avelar (D) · Chris Metcalfe (R)
Dagmara "Dee" Avelar Democratic Incumbent
Dagmara "Dee" Avelar is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 85 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Dagmara "Dee" Avelar is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Avelar is a full-time legislator who previously served as director of programs at the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, per her ilga.gov legislative profile. She has represented the 85th District since January 2021 and serves as Assistant Majority Leader. She holds a justice studies degree from Northeastern Illinois University and is pursuing a master's in urban planning and policy at UIC. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Chris Metcalfe Republican
- Prosecuting violent crime and preventing repeat offenders
- Reducing taxes
- Prioritizing state debt repayment
Per the Chicago Sun-Times questionnaire.
About Chris Metcalfe
Chris Metcalfe is an operations manager at Eberhart Accounting Services with more than 30 years of experience as a project manager for Fortune 500 companies, per the Chicago Sun-Times candidate questionnaire. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Dagmara "Dee" Avelar (Democratic), Chris Metcalfe (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Dagmara "Dee" Avelar is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
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