Today’s the day! From now until 7PM, today is the last opportunity for voters to cast a ballot in the 2021 Consolidated Election. We hope you’ll take a little time before heading to the polls to be educated about the qualities of the candidates who want to serve Naperville’s local elected bodies.
If you’re a frequent reader of this website, you know our passion to inform as well as our tradition to vote on Election Day. More than likely, you’ve visited our Election Guide. Thank you!
Election Day begins with reports of low Early Voting turnout…
Late yesterday afternoon when we stopped by DuPage County Early Voting at the Municipal Center, election officials mentioned low turnout so far with 2,460, about one/fourth of the Early Voting count from the 2020 Presidential Election.
We were reminded that the Consolidated Election is the one where residents “Vote FOR your pocketbook.” For 2021, voters will choose from dozens of candidates vying to approve budgets and public policies as each candidate aims to represent the interests of Naperville on the city council as well as the boards of schools, parks, townships and College of DuPage.
We’re hopeful that means everyone is waiting, as we are, to vote today, April 6! Grab and book or newspaper and head to the polls. Follow local protocols and wear a mask. We have fond memories of long lines with enthusiastic voters!
Candidates / **Unofficial Victors
Naperville City Council
City of Naperville Mission: To provide services that ensure a high quality of life, sound fiscal management, and a dynamic business environment, while creating an inclusive community that values diversity.
Eleven (11) candidates are running to serve one of the four 4-year seats up for election on the 9-member Naperville City Council that includes the mayor. Candidates in ballot order are Paul Leong**, John Krummen, Vasavi Chakka, James Haselhorst, Ian Holzhauer**, Jennifer Bruzan Taylor**, Allison Longenbaugh, Vincent Ory, Lucy Chang Evans, Mark Urda and Benny White**. Note: The next mayoral election is 2023.
Website links throughout this page have been linked upon request. (Assumptions were not made that candidates wish to be linked.) Thanks for requests to be included and for reading. Consolidated Election Day, April 6, 2021, finally is here!
Naperville Park District Board of Commissioners
Naperville Park District Mission: We provide recreation and park experiences that promote healthy lives, healthy minds and a healthy community.
The following eight (8) hopefuls filed petitions to run for one of the four 4-year seats on the 7-member Naperville Park District Board of Commissioners: Lee Kaseska, Nag Jaiswal, Mary Gibson**, Leslie Ruffing**, Rhonda Ansier, Alison Thompson**, Nathan Wilson and Mike King**.
Naperville School District 203 Board of Education
Mission Statement: Our mission is to educate students to be self-directed learners, collaborative workers, complex thinkers, quality producers, and community contributors.
Nine (9) hopefuls are running to serve one of four 4-year seats on the School District 203 Board of Education. They are Donna E. Wandke**, Kristin W. Fitzgerald**, Amanda McMillen**, Charles Cush**, Christi Helm, Thomas Andrew Binkowski, Robert M. Reed, Adam Russo and William Bernard Eagan, III.
Indian Prairie School District 204 Board of Education
Mission Statement: The mission of Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204 is to inspire all students to achieve their greatest potential.
Eleven (11) candidates have filed for one of the four 4-year seats on the School District 204 Board of Education: Marina Kosak, Saba Haider, Allison Fosdick**, Rajesh Narayan, Kader Sakkaria, Laurie Donahue**, Supna C. Jain**, Shannon Adcock, Yanmei May Liang, Susan Taylor-Demming** and Robert O. Harris.
College of DuPage Board of Trustees
Mission Statement: The mission of College of DuPage is to be a center for excellence in teaching, learning, and cultural experiences by providing accessible, affordable, and comprehensive education.
Eight (8) candidates have filed for three (3) seats on the Board of Trustees. All seats are for full six-year terms. Candidates and their city of residence are Florence Appel**, Lombard; Heidi Holan**, Glen Ellyn; Don Potoczny, Naperville; Sheng “Texä” Sun, Lisle; Andrew Richard Manno, Aurora; Daniel Malloy, LaGrange; Nick Howard, Glen Ellyn; Deborah Sajdak**, Glen Ellyn. (Still tabulating up and down in a close call. Pay attention to asterisks to be updated with final results as they come.)
Note that PN will link official candidate websites (not social media sites) upon request by the candidate or campaign associate.
Six Townships serve Naperville
Naperville Township / DuPage County
Mission Statement: We are committed to listening to and evaluating the needs of the public and shall provide services, which are responsive to the health, safety and general welfare of the entire township.
Naperville Township Supervisor (Vote for 1) Lynda Segneri, Republican; Eddie G. Bedford**, Democratic.
Naperville Township Clerk (Vote for 1) Barbara Lukoff, Republican; Nathanael Sippel**, Democratic.
Naperville Township Assessor (Vote for 1) Matthew R. Rasche**, Republican; Gary J. Vician, Republican (No Candidate, Democratic)
Naperville Township Trustee (Vote for not more than 4) Paul J. Santucci**, Republican; Thomas J. Laz, Republican; Gabby Serna, Republican; Bill Breyne, Republican; Loretta T. Burke**, Democratic; John C. Waller**, Democratic; Julie Federico**, Democratic.
Lisle Township / DuPage County
Lisle Township / It is our duty to use your tax dollars wisely and in the most cost efficient manner possible. The Township fills a specific need within our communities that other units of government – like cities, villages, the County and State – do not.
Lisle Township Supervisor (Vote for 1) Robert J. Klaeren II, Republican; Diane Hewitt, Democratic.
Lisle Township Clerk (Vote for 1) Debbie Pawlowicz**, Republican; Claire Goldenberg, Democratic.
Lisle Township Assessor (Vote for 1) John D. Trowbridge II, Republican; No Candidate, Democratic.
Lisle Township Highway Commissioner (Vote for 1) Ed Young**, Republican; Andrew E. (Drew) Bolda, Democratic.
Lisle Township Trustee (Vote for not more than 4) Anthony “Tony” Signorella, Republican; Kitty Murphy, Republican; Christy McGovern, Republican; Scott M. Silver, Republican; John DeCanto, Democratic; Lisa M. Rose, Democratic; Jean Page, Democratic; Autumn Geist, Democratic.
Milton Township / DuPage County
Mission Statement / The purpose of the Milton Township S.A.L.T. Council is to determine and meet the needs of senior citizens by reducing crime and abuse and enhancing safety through communication and education in cooperation with the Township, law enforcement, and other community agencies and organizations.
Milton Township Supervisor (Vote for 1) Stephen Siemer, Democratic; John Monino**, Republican.
Milton Township Clerk (Vote for 1) Elizabeth F. Higgins-Beard, Democratic; Nick Nathwani**, Republican.
Milton Township Assessor (Vote for 1) No Candidate, Democratic; Chris E. LeVan, Republican.
Milton Township Highway Commissioner (Vote for 1) No Candidate, Democratic; Gary Muehlfelt. Republican.
Milton Township Trustee (Vote for not more than 4) Larry Pitts, Democratic; Susan Cain, Democratic; Bruce C. Fogerty, Democratic; Paul Mansour, Democratic; Dan Milinko**, Republican; Jeff Castle**, Republican; Drew Ellis**, Republican; Joe Soto**, Republican.
Winfield Township / DuPage County
Winfield Township Supervisor (Vote for 1) Nicole Prater**, Republican; Maury Goodman, Democratic.
Winfield Township Clerk (Vote for 1) Michael W. Guglielmi, Republican; No Candidate, Democratic.
Winfield Township Assessor (Vote for 1) Mark Malay, Republican; No Candidate, Democratic.
Winfield Township Highway Commissioner (Vote for 1) John S. Dusza, Republican; No Candidate, Democratic.
Winfield Township Trustee (Vote for not more than 4) Barbara C. Bernacki Alekna**, Republican; Zachary E. Halley, Republican; Michael Konewko, Republican; Donald R. Voelz**, Republican; Shawn Patrick Hacker, Democratic; Judith M. Lukas**, Democratic.
DuPage Township / Will County
Mission Statement / DuPage Township in partnership with the community, and through the efforts of dedicated employees and elected officials, will provide township services in an efficient and effective manner in order to preserve and enhance the quality of life for our residents. We are committed to evaluating the needs of the public and shall provide services, which are responsive to the health, safety and general welfare of the community.
DuPage Supervisor (Vote for 1) Alyssia Benford, Republican; Gary Marschke**, Democratic.
DuPage Clerk (Vote for 1) Deborah Williams, Republican; Barbara Ann Parker**, Democratic.
DuPage Assessor (Vote for 1) Jean Kelly, Republican; Kenneth Harris**, Democratic.
DuPage Collector (Vote for 1) Enrique Luis Veguilla, Republican; Monty C. Jackson**, Democratic.
Trustee (Vote for 4) Monte Larrick, Republican; Dennis R. Raga, Republican; Antonio Luis Timothee, Republican; Teaquicia (Tea) Ward, Republican; Thomas E. Braxton**, Democratic; Debra “Debi” Savage**, Democratic; Reem Townsend**, Democratic; Terri Ransom**, Democratic.
Wheatland Township / Will County
Wheatland Township Commitment / It is the elected board’s commitment to honest, respectable, and transparent governance for the people of this Wheatland Township.
Wheatland Supervisor (Vote for 1) Jeff Kohl**, Republican; Michael Crowner, Democratic.
Wheatland Clerk (Vote for 1) Jacab Snitko, Republican; Anita S. Liskey**, Democratic.
Wheatland Assessor (Vote for 1) Chuck Kern, Republican.
Wheatland Highway Commissioner (Vote for 1) Bill Alstrom**, Republican; Thomas Wieser, Democratic.
Wheatland Collector (Vote for 1) David J. Scriven-Young**, Republican; Arian Ahmadpour, Democratic.
Wheatland Trustee (Vote For 4) Gregory C. Nichols**, Republican; Colleen M. Rotkis**, Republican; Wendell Harkins, Republican; Meghna Bansal**, Republican; Kelly Hickey**, Democratic; Khadija Sufi, Democratic; Terry Jones, Democratic; Steven Baun, Democratic.
Click here for PN’s detail by DuPage County and Will County counts in nonpartisan races in the 2021 Consolidated Election…
Here’s to many happy returns…
Preliminary tallies from voting will begin after 7PM, after the polls close. Yet, in a close race, those numbers could vary for more than a week. Final results always are issued 14 days after Election Day when all outstanding mail-in and provisional ballots are counted.
Positively Naperville most-visited Consolidated Election posts
In addition to PN’s Election Guide with photos and profiles, the following two posts were hit the most…
Get to know candidates in the 2021 Consolidated Election
Election season signs conjure up thoughts on ‘under voting’
Find preliminary results for DuPage and Will counties after 7PM…
DuPage County: www.dupageresults.com/IL/DuPage/
Will County: www.thewillcountyclerk.com/april-6-2021-consolidated-election/
Thanks for reading and becoming an educated voter where your vote counts the most, right here in your hometown.
