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Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. If you haven’t yet voted early, a bit of last-minute research certainly couldn’t hurt.
Below you’ll find the key races and questions on Tri-Cities ballots, plus links to background information on the candidates. Districts cover different parts of the Tri-Cities area, so not every race will be on your ballot.
This guide primarily covers local races. Consult this Capitol News Illinois election guide for more information on statewide races.
Look up your sample ballot to see exactly what you’ll be voting on.
U.S. House
District 8: Open seat after Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi’s U.S. Senate run, featuring Republican Jennifer Davis versus Democrat Melissa Bean (read a Chicago Tribune analysis of the race)
District 11: Democratic incumbent Bill Foster versus Republican Jeff Walter, Elburn’s village president
District 14: Democratic incumbent Lauren Underwood versus Republican Jim Marter
Illinois Senate
District 33: Open seat after Sen. Don DeWitte’s retirement, featuring Republican Danielle Penman of St. Charles versus Democrat Michele Clark
District 42: Open seat after Sen. Linda Holmes’ retirement, featuring Republican Eddie Perez versus Democrat Jared Ploger
Illinois House
District 49: Democratic incumbent Maura Hirschauer versus Republican John Paul Augustynowicz
District 65: Republican incumbent Dan Ugaste versus Democrat Ricky Rivard of St. Charles
District 83: Democratic incumbent Matt Hanson versus Republican Jesse Rodriguez
Kane County races
Sheriff: Open seat with Sheriff Ron Hain not running. Democrat Amy Johnson, the current undersheriff, faces Republican Rob Russell, the former county coroner.
Treasurer: Republican incumbent Chris Lauzen versus Democrat Penny Wegman, the current county auditor
Clerk: Republican incumbent Jack Cunningham versus Democrat Brenda Rodgers of Elgin
County Board District 2: Democrat Ellen Nottke versus independent Kelly Burke
County Board District 11: Democrat Julie Forbes versus Republican William Collins, both of Geneva. The seat is open after incumbent Leslie Juby lost in the March primary. Read a Chicago Tribune analysis of the race.
County Board District 13: Republican Ryan Deniz versus Democrat Nico Jimenez, both of Geneva. The seat is open after incumbent Michael Linder lost in the March primary.
County Board District 15: Republican incumbent David Young versus Democrat Kate Monteleone of St. Charles
Fun fact: County board members also serve as Kane County Forest Preserve District commissioners.
Referendums
St. Charles School District 303: Voters will decide whether D303 can borrow $282.5 million by issuing bonds. The money would cover repairs and upgrades across district buildings. It would also expand space for career and technical education programs and pay for a new physical education and athletic facility. Get more referendum information (including a tax calculator).
St. Charles Township: Voters will decide whether to give the township authority to contract for garbage, recycling, and other refuse collection for residents living in unincorporated areas.
More info: Find early voting locations and hours from the Kane County Clerk.
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