Lake County, Illinois

Lake County Board Member, District 6

One candidate is tracked for Lake County Board Member, District 6 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John Wasik. Candidate information follows official Lake County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Sitting District 6 member John Wasik is unopposed on the November 3 ballot; no Republican candidate filed, per the county's official candidate list.

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, John Wasik, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

Illinois › Lake County › Lake County Board Member, District 6

John Wasik

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

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.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Lake County Board Member, District 6 in 2026?

When is the Lake County Board Member, District 6 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 Lake 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 Lake County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

John Wasik, full profile Official Illinois election office