DuPage County, Illinois

DuPage County Board District 2 (2-Year Term)

2 candidates are tracked for DuPage County Board District 2 (2-Year Term) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mary Rada Walters and Theresa McClear. Candidate information follows official DuPage County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

Illinois › DuPage County › DuPage County Board District 2 (2-Year Term)

Mary Rada Walters

Democratic

Top priorities

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.

Biography

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.

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Theresa McClear

Republican

Top priorities

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.

Biography

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.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

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Questions about this race

Who is running for DuPage County Board District 2 (2-Year Term) in 2026?

When is the DuPage County Board District 2 (2-Year Term) 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 DuPage County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official DuPage County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Mary Rada Walters, full profile Theresa McClear, full profile Official Illinois election office