DuPage County, Illinois

DuPage County Board District 4 (4-Year Term)

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

About this race

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.

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, Grant Eckhoff, is on the ballot.

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

Paula McGowen

Democratic

Top priorities

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.

Biography

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.

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Grant Eckhoff

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Opposing property tax increases
Voting against pay raises for elected officials
Cost-saving measures for taxpayers

Per the campaign site.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

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

When is the DuPage County Board District 4 (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?

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

Paula McGowen, full profile Grant Eckhoff, full profile Official Illinois election office