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DuPage County, Illinois

DuPage County Board District 3 (4-Year Term)

2 candidates are tracked for DuPage County Board District 3 (4-Year Term) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Marcus King and Kari Galassi. Candidate information follows official DuPage County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Kari Galassi, is on the ballot.

Illinois › DuPage County › DuPage County Board District 3 (4-Year Term)

Marcus King

Democratic

Top priorities
  • 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.

Biography

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

Biography

Kari Galassi's campaign site, read September 27, 2026, carries no readable biography, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for DuPage County Board District 3 (4-Year Term) in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for DuPage County Board District 3 (4-Year Term) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Marcus King and Kari Galassi. Candidate information follows official DuPage County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the DuPage County Board District 3 (4-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?

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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
Marcus King, full profileKari Galassi, full profileOfficial Illinois election office