Lake County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
48 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 32 Lake County races, led by the Lake County Clerk contest.
County offices
ClerkAnthony Vega (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Anthony Vega Democratic Incumbent
- Leverage technology and invest in infrastructure so voting is accessible to everyone, including next-generation e-pollbooks and ballot-on-demand systems
- Continue a vote-anywhere model that puts voters first
- Invest in the election-judge workforce through higher compensation
Per the campaign site.
About Anthony Vega
Anthony Vega is the 16th Lake County Clerk, serving since December 1, 2022, as Chief Election Authority and steward of land records, vital records and tax extension following the merger of the Clerk's Office and Recorder of Deeds, per Anthony Vega campaign site.
Sitting County Clerk Anthony Vega is unopposed on the November 3 ballot; no Republican candidate filed, per the county's official November 3, 2026 candidate list.
Full race pageTreasurerDavid Penaherrera (R) · Sandy Hart (D)
David Penaherrera Republican
David Penaherrera describes himself as a young entrepreneur and loan officer, per David Penaherrera's own campaign Facebook post. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for David Penaherrera.
Sandy Hart Democratic
- Ensure fiscal responsibility and the security of county funds
- Enhance transparency and the integrity of the tax system
- Strengthen oversight of treasury operations for working families
Per the campaign site.
About Sandy Hart
Sandy Hart has chaired the Lake County Board since 2018, after first being elected to the board representing District 13 in 2012; she holds a BA from Indiana University's business school and an MBA from DePaul University, per Sandy Hart campaign site.
David Penaherrera (Republican) and Sandy Hart (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot for this open seat; sitting Treasurer Holly Kim did not seek reelection, running instead for Illinois Comptroller, per the county's official candidate list and press reporting.
Full race pageSheriffRoman Buchberger (R) · John D. Idleburg (D)
Roman Buchberger Republican
- Focus on safer communities through prevention, trust-building and outreach
- Rebuild staffing and morale and remove politics from promotions
- Address the jail staffing crisis with smarter scheduling and support for correctional staff
Per the campaign site.
About Roman Buchberger
Roman Buchberger retired from the Lake County Sheriff's Office after more than 19 years of service, following earlier service as a municipal police officer, per Lake County Gazette / campaign reporting.
John D. Idleburg Democratic Incumbent
John D. Idleburg has served as Lake County Sheriff since 2022, according to the county's official roster of elected officials, per Lake County official Elected Officials page. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for John D. Idleburg.
Roman Buchberger (Republican) and sitting Sheriff John D. Idleburg (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot, per the county's official candidate list.
Full race pageBoard Member, District 1John Muellner (R) · Jose S. Martinez (D)
John Muellner Republican
- Reducing what the campaign describes as wasteful county spending
- Focusing county government on providing basic services
- Protecting conservation and parks while remaining fiscally responsible
Per the campaign site.
About John Muellner
Muellner is Grassroots Engagement Director for Americans for Prosperity who began his career as an elementary and early childhood educator before moving into educational administration, per the campaign site. He previously worked for a family-owned bus parts manufacturer and served as Assistant Director at the YWCA overseeing school-age programs, per the campaign site.
Jose S. Martinez Democratic
- Fiscal responsibility and reducing wasteful county spending
- Supporting a strong local economy across the district
- Expanding public transit options
Per the campaign site.
About Jose S. Martinez
Martinez serves as an elected village trustee in Antioch and formerly worked as a planning and zoning commissioner, per his campaign site. He brings more than 25 years of public service experience as both a government official and union representative, and was born and raised in eastern Lake County, per his campaign site.
John Muellner (Republican) and Jose S. Martinez (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot for this open Antioch-area seat; sitting District 1 member Linda Pedersen is not seeking reelection, per Lake County News Dispatch and Daily Herald reporting.
Full race pageBoard Member, District 3Wendy S. Meister (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Wendy S. Meister Democratic
Wendy Meister is a Riverwoods consultant who previously was appointed to the Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District board and has volunteered with substance abuse and mental health programs. She won the Democratic primary in Lake County Board District 3, a seat whose longtime Republican incumbent is not seeking reelection. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026. Meister.
Wendy S. Meister is unopposed on the November 3 ballot; no Republican candidate filed. This is an open seat: sitting District 3 member Ann Maine is not seeking reelection, per the county's official candidate list and elected-officials roster.
Full race pageBoard Member, District 4Gina Roberts (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Gina Roberts Democratic Incumbent
- Serve the community on the Lake County Board with the work ethic her parents instilled
Per the campaign site.
About Gina Roberts
Roberts is a Lake County Board member who previously served on the Zion-Benton Township High School District 126 school board, including as secretary, per the campaign site. She was raised in a working-class Waukegan family and has focused on infrastructure investment and fiscal responsibility on the county board, per the campaign site.
Sitting District 4 member Gina Roberts is unopposed on the November 3 ballot; no Republican candidate filed, per the county's official candidate list.
Full race pageBoard Member, District 6John Wasik (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
John Wasik Democratic Incumbent
- Addressing food insecurity by working with growers, food banks, and nonprofits
- Completing infrastructure projects including the Cedar Lake Road Re-Alignment and a Route 53 Greenway
- Expanding attainable housing and reducing homelessness
Per the campaign site.
About John Wasik
Wasik serves as the Lake County Board's Legislative Committee Chair, per the campaign site. Wasik has worked on the Cedar Lake Road Re-Alignment Project after securing a $19 million federal grant, per the campaign site.
Sitting District 6 member John Wasik is unopposed on the November 3 ballot; no Republican candidate filed, per the county's official candidate list.
Full race pageBoard Member, District 7Carissa Casbon (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Carissa Casbon Democratic Incumbent
Carissa Casbon is a teacher and public servant who has lived in Warren Township for 18 years and describes herself as a mom and wife, per the campaign site.
Sitting District 7 member Carissa Casbon is unopposed on the November 3 ballot; no Republican candidate filed, per the county's official candidate list.
Full race pageBoard Member, District 9Brandon X. Ewing (D) · Jorge E. Sanchez (R)
Brandon X. Ewing (Democratic) and Jorge E. Sanchez (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lake County Board Member, District 9.
Brandon X. Ewing Democratic Incumbent
Brandon X. Ewing is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lake County Board Member, District 9, per the county's official candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Jorge E. Sanchez Republican
Jorge E. Sanchez appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lake County Board Member, District 9, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026. Sanchez.
Sitting District 9 member Brandon X. Ewing (Democratic) and Jorge E. Sanchez (Republican) are on the county's official November 3 candidate list; the county's own listing flagged Sanchez's candidacy as subject to a pending objection as of this pass, so his final ballot status should be re-verified against the certified list. Dashawna O. Phifer filed as a declared write-in candidate and is not printed on the ballot.
Full race pageBoard Member, District 10Nicki Sullivan (D) · Jeffrey C. Issel (R)
Nicki Sullivan Democratic
- Investing in local roads, sidewalks, bike trails, pedestrian crossings, and public transportation
- Long-term growth planning that protects infrastructure and the natural environment
- Policies to protect clean water, prevent flooding, and preserve natural areas
Per the campaign site.
About Nicki Sullivan
Nicki Sullivan is a Mundelein resident who has served on the Diamond Lake School District 76 school board for six years and has been active in environmental protection and road safety advocacy. She won the Democratic primary in Lake County Board District 10.
Jeffrey C. Issel Republican
Jeffrey C. Issel appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lake County Board Member, District 10, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026. Issel.
Nicki Sullivan (Democratic) and Jeffrey C. Issel (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot for this open seat; sitting District 10 member Jessica Vealitzek is not seeking reelection, per the county's official candidate list and elected-officials roster.
Full race pageBoard Member, District 11Paul Frank (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Paul Frank Democratic Incumbent
Paul Frank is the sitting 11th District representative on the Lake County Board and Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners, seeking re-election, per the campaign site.
Sitting District 11 member Paul Frank is unopposed on the November 3 ballot; no Republican candidate filed, per the county's official candidate list.
Full race pageBoard Member, District 14Vance D. Wyatt (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Vance D. Wyatt Democratic
- Youth opportunities and homelessness reduction
- Criminal justice reform and economic development
- Living wages
Per the campaign site.
About Vance D. Wyatt
Wyatt works as a lead financial analyst for CDW and has served as Treasurer of the City of North Chicago since 2021, per Campaign site. Wyatt holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from National-Louis University and an MBA from Concordia University Chicago, and previously served on the Foss Park District Board and as a Lake County Board member and Forest Preserve Commissioner for District 14 following an appointment in 2017, per Campaign site.
Vance D. Wyatt is unopposed on the November 3 ballot; no Republican candidate filed. This is an open seat: sitting District 14 member Angelo D. Kyle is not seeking reelection, per the county's official candidate list and elected-officials roster.
Full race pageBoard Member, District 15Jennifer Clark (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jennifer Clark Democratic Incumbent
- Fiscal transparency in county government spending
- Investing in infrastructure to address deferred maintenance on roads, bridges, and stormwater systems
- Working toward net zero greenhouse gas emissions for county operations by 2040
Per the campaign site.
About Jennifer Clark
Clark is an economist who currently serves as the Lake County Board Commissioner for District 15, representing parts of Libertyville, Vernon Hills, and Mundelein, per the campaign site. Clark also serves on the Lake County Forest Preserves Board and chairs the Public Works, Planning, and Transportation Committee, per the campaign site.
Sitting District 15 member Jennifer Clark is unopposed on the November 3 ballot; no Republican candidate filed, per the county's official candidate list.
Full race pageBoard Member, District 16Esiah A. Campos (D) · Katherine Rodriguez (R)
Esiah A. Campos Democratic Incumbent
- Infrastructure and economic development investment in county neighborhoods
- Workers' rights protections and policies aimed at expanding economic opportunity
- Limiting county cooperation with federal immigration enforcement on county property
Per the campaign site.
About Esiah A. Campos
Campos is a Navy veteran and lifelong resident of Round Lake Beach, Illinois, per the campaign site. Campos comes from a union family and is a union member, per the campaign site.
Katherine Rodriguez Republican
Rodriguez qualified as the Republican candidate for Lake County Board District 16 on June 1, 2026, facing Democratic nominee Esiah A. Campos in the Round Lake-area district, per Lake County Clerk candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Sitting District 16 member Esiah A. Campos (Democratic) and Katherine Rodriguez (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot, per the county's official candidate list.
Full race pageBoard Member, District 17Joe Salvi (R) · Mary Mesa (D)
Joe Salvi Republican
- Transparency and accountability, including simple, clear budgets
- Fiscal responsibility, including cutting county spending
- Affordability for families, including opposing property tax increases
Per the campaign site.
About Joe Salvi
Joe Salvi challenged and won over sitting District 17 board member Michael Danforth in the March 17, 2026 Republican primary, according to the Daily Herald.
Mary Mesa Democratic
Mary Mesa is the Democratic nominee for Lake County Board District 17 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county clerk's certified candidate list, and held a campaign kickoff event in Barrington, per Lake County Democrats. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Joe Salvi finished ahead of sitting District 17 member Michael Danforth in the Republican primary and meets Mary Mesa (Democratic) on the November 3 ballot, per Daily Herald reporting and the county's official candidate list.
Full race pageBoard Member, District 19Marah Altenberg (D) · Nicole Ziomek (R)
Marah Altenberg Democratic Incumbent
- Holding the line on property taxes
- A moratorium on new data centers to limit added water and energy use
- Supporting stricter gun regulations in response to the 2022 Highland Park shooting
Per the campaign site.
About Marah Altenberg
Altenberg is a small business owner and member of the Lake County Partners Board of Directors, per the campaign site. Altenberg describes themself as an independent reformer and taxpayer advocate, per the campaign site.
Nicole Ziomek Republican
Nicole Ziomek is the Republican nominee for Lake County Board District 19, opposing Democrat Marah Altenberg on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per Lake County Clerk certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Sitting District 19 member Marah Altenberg (Democratic) and Nicole Ziomek (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot, per the county's official candidate list.
Full race pageSchool board
Regional Superintendent of SchoolsMichael L. Karner (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Michael L. Karner Democratic Incumbent
Dr. Michael Karner has served as Lake County Regional Superintendent of Schools since 2023, according to the county's official roster of elected officials, per Lake County official Elected Officials page. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Michael L. Karner.
Sitting Regional Superintendent Michael L. Karner is unopposed on the November 3 ballot; no Republican candidate filed, per the county's official candidate list.
Full race pageDistricts and boards
North Shore Water Reclamation District Trustee, Ward 2Steve Drew (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Steve Drew Democratic
Steve Drew is a 20-year member of the North Shore Water Reclamation District board and a recently retired superintendent of public works for the City of Waukegan, according to Patch. A lifelong Waukegan resident, Drew represents Ward 2 and currently serves as the district board's president, per the district's website. Drew has received the Illinois Association of Water Agencies' award for service to the district. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Steve Drew is unopposed on the November 3 ballot; no Republican candidate filed, per the county's official candidate list.
Full race pageNorth Shore Water Reclamation District Trustee, Ward 3Beverly Sugar Young (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Beverly Sugar Young Democratic
Beverly Sugar Young is a retired contracting officer for the Great Lakes Naval Training Center who has served on the North Shore Water Reclamation District board for the past decade, according to the Lake County News-Dispatch. Young represents Ward 3, covering North Chicago and south Waukegan, and currently serves as the district board's treasurer, per the district's website. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Beverly Sugar Young is unopposed on the November 3 ballot; no Republican candidate filed, per the county's official candidate list.
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Lake County is split across 13 Illinois Senate and House districts.
Find your districts by addressIllinois Senate: 4 districtsDistricts 26, 29, 30, 32
Illinois Senate District 26Nabeela Syed (D) · Darby Hills (R)
Nabeela Syed Democratic
- Expand health care access and lower prescription drug costs
- Economic and tax reform
- Public safety
Per the campaign site.
About Nabeela Syed
Nabeela Syed is the Democratic candidate for Illinois Senate District 26 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Syed is the sitting state representative for the 26th House District and is now the Democratic nominee for the 26th Senate District, per her campaign site.
Darby Hills Republican Incumbent
Darby Hills is the incumbent state senator for the 26th District, per the official Illinois Senate website, which credits Hills with sponsoring e-bike safety legislation. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Nabeela Syed (Democratic), Darby Hills (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Darby Hills is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIllinois Senate District 29Julie A. Morrison (D) · Kate McGrath (R)
Julie A. Morrison Democratic Incumbent
- Supports gun safety measures
- Supports lowering healthcare costs for families
- Supports access to reproductive health care
Per the campaign site.
About Julie A. Morrison
Julie A. Morrison is the incumbent state senator for Illinois Senate District 29 and a founding member of the Senate's Special Needs Caucus, per the campaign site.
Kate McGrath Republican
- Supports lowering taxes
- Supports strengthening public schools
- Focuses on expanding economic opportunity in Illinois
Per the campaign site.
About Kate McGrath
Kate McGrath operates an insurance business serving Illinois families and small businesses, per the campaign site. Before that, McGrath spent 15 years managing distribution for the American Heart Association and has been a longtime youth volleyball coach.
Julie A. Morrison (Democratic), Kate McGrath (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Julie A. Morrison is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIllinois Senate District 30Adriane L. Johnson (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Adriane L. Johnson Democratic Incumbent
Adriane L. Johnson is the Democratic candidate for Illinois Senate District 30 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Adriane L. Johnson is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Johnson was appointed to the Senate in 2020 after serving more than a decade on the Buffalo Grove Park District Board of Commissioners, including as its president, per her ilga.gov legislative profile. She has represented the 30th District since 2020 and previously chaired the Illinois Association of Park Districts. She holds a Master of Jurisprudence from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Adriane L. Johnson (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Adriane L. Johnson is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIllinois Senate District 32Karen Battaglia (D) · Craig Wilcox (R)
Karen Battaglia Democratic
- Expand mental health resources
- Support labor and worker protections
- Keep medical decisions between patients and providers
Per the campaign site.
About Karen Battaglia
Karen Battaglia is a trauma nurse and president of the Illinois Emergency Nurses Association who works as a trauma program coordinator at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, per her campaign site. She has volunteered as a firefighter and prehospital nurse for 15 years, per the same source.
Craig Wilcox Republican Incumbent
Craig Wilcox is a U.S. Air Force veteran who has represented the 32nd Senate District since 2018, per his ilga.gov profile. He served in the Air Force from 1989 to 2013, holds an electrical engineering degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and previously served on the McHenry County Board. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Karen Battaglia (Democratic), Craig Wilcox (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Craig Wilcox is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIllinois House: 9 districtsDistricts 51, 52, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 64
Illinois House District 51Jenny Levin (D) · Lori Smith (R)
Jenny Levin Democratic
Jenny Levin is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 51 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Lori Smith Republican
Lori Smith, a Republican candidate for Illinois House District 51, has worked in special education for more than 25 years, running a therapeutic day school for children with severe disabilities, per her campaign site. She has lived in the 51st District for more than six years and in Illinois for 30 years and comes from a military family, per her campaign site.
Jenny Levin (Democratic), Lori Smith (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. Nabeela Syed (Democratic), the sitting member per the General Assembly's roster, is not on the November ballot. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIllinois House District 52Maria Peterson (D) · Martin McLaughlin (R)
Maria Peterson Democratic
- Lowering costs for working families
- Expanding affordable housing
- Gun violence prevention and community safety
Per the campaign site.
About Maria Peterson
Maria Peterson is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 52 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Peterson is a former attorney and community advocate who serves as Vice Chair of the Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals, per her campaign site. She previously ran for the Illinois Senate in 2022 and challenged incumbent Rep. Martin McLaughlin for this seat in 2024, per the Daily Herald. She is running against McLaughlin again in the 52nd District.
Martin McLaughlin Republican Incumbent
Martin McLaughlin is the incumbent Illinois House member for the 52nd District, representing Lake Barrington, per his official representative website. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Maria Peterson (Democratic), Martin McLaughlin (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Martin McLaughlin is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIllinois House District 57Tracy Katz Muhl (D) · Daniel T. Behr (R)
Tracy Katz Muhl Democratic Incumbent
Tracy Katz Muhl is a litigation and trademark attorney who previously served two terms as Northfield Township Democratic committeeperson and eight years on the District 28 school board, per the Illinois General Assembly. She has represented the 57th District since January 2024. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Daniel T. Behr Republican
- Make life more affordable for residents
- Keep communities safe
- Strengthen the district's long-term economic competitiveness
Per the campaign site.
About Daniel T. Behr
Daniel T. Behr is the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 57 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Behr is a small-business professional with a Ph.D. in applied economics, running as the Republican nominee for the 57th District, per his campaign site.
Tracy Katz Muhl (Democratic), Daniel T. Behr (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Tracy Katz Muhl is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIllinois House District 58Bob Morgan (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Bob Morgan Democratic Incumbent
- Expanding reproductive health care access
- Securing school funding without tax increases
- Supporting local businesses
Per the campaign site.
About Bob Morgan
Bob Morgan, a Democrat, is the sitting Illinois state representative for District 58, per the Illinois House's official roster. He is an attorney at Benesch Law and previously served as the State of Illinois's lead attorney on Affordable Care Act implementation and as director of the Illinois Medical Cannabis Program, per his campaign site. Morgan serves on the board of the Anti-Defamation League and the board of trustees of Equip for Equality, and lives in Deerfield with his wife and two children, per his campaign site.
Bob Morgan (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Bob Morgan is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIllinois House District 59Daniel Didech (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Daniel Didech Democratic Incumbent
Daniel Didech is an attorney and lifelong Buffalo Grove resident who has represented the 59th District since 2019, per his ilga.gov profile. He previously worked at Jewish Child & Family Services advocating for children with special needs and served as Vernon Township supervisor. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Daniel Didech (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Daniel Didech is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIllinois House District 60Rita Mayfield (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Rita Mayfield Democratic Incumbent
- Improving schools
- Protecting the environment
- Advancing justice and human rights
Per the campaign site.
About Rita Mayfield
Rita Mayfield, a Democrat, is the sitting Illinois state representative for District 60, representing Waukegan, North Chicago and part of Gurnee, per the Illinois House's official roster and her campaign site.
Rita Mayfield (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Rita Mayfield is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIllinois House District 61Joyce Mason (D) · Tina Marie Durrant (R)
Joyce Mason Democratic Incumbent
Joyce Mason is a human resources consultant with SHRM-SCP and SPHR certifications who previously served as vice president of the Woodland Community School District 50 school board, per the Illinois General Assembly. She has represented the 61st District since 2019. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Tina Marie Durrant Republican
Tina Marie Durrant is the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 61 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Joyce Mason (Democratic), Tina Marie Durrant (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Joyce Mason is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIllinois House District 62Laura Faver Dias (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Laura Faver Dias Democratic Incumbent
Laura Faver Dias, a Democrat, is the sitting Illinois state representative for District 62, having served since January 2023, per her campaign site and the Illinois House's official roster. She previously served as a village trustee, per her campaign site.
Laura Faver Dias (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Laura Faver Dias is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIllinois House District 64AJ Johnson (D) · Tom Weber (R)
AJ Johnson Democratic
AJ Johnson is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 64 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Tom Weber Republican Incumbent
Tom Weber is the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 64 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Tom Weber is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Weber is the sitting state representative for the 64th District and a small-business owner. He previously served on the Lake County Board and Forest Preserve Board, per the General Assembly's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
AJ Johnson (Democratic), Tom Weber (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Tom Weber is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageBallot questions
One local ballot question from official county, city and school district lists. Countywide questions appear on every ballot in Lake County; city, school district and special-district questions only inside the jurisdiction named. Statewide measures are listed separately.
Lake County retailers'/service occupation tax (school facilities) propositionCountywide · Countywide referendum on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county clerk's official referenda listing.
Countywide referendum on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county clerk's official referenda listing.
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Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Illinois are listed on the Illinois election hub. Illinois election hub →
What ballot questions are on the Lake County ballot?
1 ballot question: Lake County retailers'/service occupation tax (school facilities) proposition. Each question page explains what a yes vote and a no vote would do.
How do I see my exact Lake County ballot?
Enter your ZIP code in the lookup for the statewide and congressional races on every ballot in the county, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location. Look up your ballot →
Sample ballot by ZIP code in Lake County28 ZIP codes
Candidate roster last updated Sep 27, 2026 from official election sources.