One candidate is tracked for Lake County Regional Superintendent of Schools on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael L. Karner. Candidate information follows official Lake County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Sitting Regional Superintendent Michael L. Karner is unopposed on the November 3 ballot; no Republican candidate filed, per the county's official candidate list.
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.
This race. The sitting officeholder, Michael L. Karner, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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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.
Who is running for Lake County Regional Superintendent of Schools in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Lake County Regional Superintendent of Schools on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael L. Karner. Candidate information follows official Lake County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Lake 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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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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