Kane County, Illinois

Kane County Treasurer

2 candidates are tracked for Kane County Treasurer on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Penny Wegman and Chris Lauzen. Candidate information follows official Kane County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Certified November 3, 2026 general election candidate list, per the Kane County Clerk's official Candidate List (Election ID 31). Wegman won the March 17 Democratic primary over Connie Cain and Scott Johansen, per Shaw Local.

What this office does

County treasurer. The county treasurer collects property taxes and other revenue, holds the county's funds, and invests them under state rules. The treasurer distributes tax collections to the county, cities, school districts and special districts that levy them. The office is a custodian of public money, not the body that sets the tax rate.

This race. Every voter in Kane County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Chris Lauzen, is on the ballot.

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Penny Wegman

Democratic

Top priorities

Focuses on delivering county services efficiently and equally to all residents

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Wegman is a Kane County Board Commissioner overseeing Jobs and Agriculture who previously chaired the county's Finance, Executive and Energy/Environment committees, per the campaign site. She also serves as Treasurer and Commissioner of the Kane County Forest Preserve and holds an MBA from Keller Graduate School and a real estate broker license, per the campaign site.

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Chris Lauzen

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Manage county investments to maximize returns while protecting principal
Provide transparent, accountable reporting on county funds
Return unclaimed county and state property to its rightful owners

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Chris Lauzen is the sitting Kane County Treasurer, having previously served as a State Senator and as elected Kane County Board Chairman, per the county Treasurer's office and his campaign site. As Board Chairman he says he froze the county property tax levy for eight consecutive years and reduced county debt, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Kane County Treasurer in 2026?

When is the Kane County Treasurer 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 Kane 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 Kane County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Also on your ballot

Kane County Board Member, District 1 Kane County Board Member, District 2 Kane County Board Member, District 3 See all 30 Kane County races

Candidate profiles

Penny Wegman, full profile Chris Lauzen, full profile Official Illinois election office