DuPage County, Illinois

DuPage County Regional Superintendent of Schools

2 candidates are tracked for DuPage County Regional Superintendent of Schools on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Rebecca Gamboa and Amber M. Quirk. Candidate information follows official DuPage County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

What this office does

State board of education member. A state board of education sets statewide academic standards, approves graduation requirements and teacher-licensing rules, adopts the state's school accountability system and, in many states, hires the state superintendent. Members represent districts drawn across the state. Local school boards still run the schools day to day. A regional superintendent of schools handles teacher certification, school safety inspections and other state-mandated services for the school districts in a multi-county region.

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Rebecca Gamboa

Democratic

Top priorities

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.

Biography

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.

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Amber M. Quirk

Republican

Top priorities

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.

Biography

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.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

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Questions about this race

Who is running for DuPage County Regional Superintendent of Schools in 2026?

When is the DuPage County Regional Superintendent of Schools 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.

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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

Rebecca Gamboa, full profile Amber M. Quirk, full profile Official Illinois election office