Beginning March 17, Early Voting will begin at the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle Street. Hours will be 8AM to 7PM weekdays, and 9AM to 5PM weekends.

Early voters in DuPage County also can vote at the Mall of India while early voters in Will County can vote at the 95th Street Library.

2025 Consolidated Election Day is April 1. Hours on Election Day at local precincts as well as the Municipal Center will be 6AM to 7PM.

Local elections matter most!

Now that the beginning of Early Voting has begun… 

Recently a reader informed us her good friend never, ever votes in local elections. Let us remind voters that elected local leaders make direct decisions on the issues, budgets and public policies that matter most to this community. Important conversations regarding public safety efforts and economic development, funding education, parks and recreation, happen here with a specific focus on the issues in our community. Plus, if or when residents have issues, public meetings provide time to greet elected officials with public comments and concerns.

PN is happy to report that analytics show voter interest is growing as so-called “Silly Season” gets into full swing in advance of the 2025 Consolidated Election scheduled, believe it or not, for April Fool’s Day, April 1.

PN pages devoted to the local Consolidated Election, Early Voting and Election Day are active. Thanks to everybody who values being informed about all candidates who will set public policy and approve budgets.

Naperville rules! Properly placed yard signs are allowed and appreciated

And the candidates are…

*Incumbents / All linked websites were requested by candidate or campaigns.

Naperville City Council – Vote for 4

Naperville Park District Board of Commissioners – Vote for 4

Community Unit School District 200 – Vote for 4

Angela L. Blatner

Plainfield Community Unit School District 202 – Vote for 4

Naperville Community Unit School District 203 – Vote for 4

Indian Prairie School District 204 – Vote for 4

DuPage County School Trustee (6 -year term) Vote up to 2

Note also, depending on which of the six townships serving Naperville you live, additional township candidates also will be on the ballot. The Consolidated Election is when Township officials from DuPage, Lisle, Milton, Naperville, Warrenville and Wheatland (Supervisor, Assessor, Clerk, High Commissioner and Trustees) are elected. 

Remember! Because of the way Naperville is divided by county and townships, many different ballots must be printed. That’s why all candidates are not listed on this page.

Vote Early began March 17

Campaign Events & Forums slated for March are featured near the bottom of this post. Simply scroll down to see the updated list of times and places to meet and greet all the hopefuls. Photos of two Naperville City Council forums held in February remain in place.

Scroll through what follows first to learn a little bit more about Naperville’s nonpartisan Consolidated Election.

Thanks for taking time to be informed before heading to the polls…

Get to know elected officials while they’re serving. Become acquainted with the public policies they propose and advance. Watch public meetings in person or streaming online whenever possible to avoid hearsay and/or comments taken out of context.

The Naperville community seeks reasonable, responsible women and men to serve during every election cycle. Kindly pay attention now and consider a future opportunity to serve on a local board and commission as a way to prepare for a run for public office.

For now, however, it’s time to become prepared to vote in the next Consolidated Election set for April 1, 2025. Local consolidated elections are nonpartisan.

Remember! Early Voting began March 17

Important to note! Tell friends & neighbors! Election Day again falls during Spring Break for School Districts 203 & 204. This message reminds all residents to remember to VOTE EARLY from March 17 thru March 28, before Spring Break departures.

We welcome hopefuls to send invitations to public events and other opportunities to get to meet candidates and and know their issues. (Find a regularly updated list of events hosted by candidates titled Campaign Events & Forums in the Works near the bottom of this post following the listing of candidates.)

Naperville: Two counties, four school districts, six townships, etc.

Sometimes residents move to Naperville without the knowledge that the City is served by different governing and taxing bodies with different boundaries.

For instance, Naperville is served by two different counties, DuPage (County seat is Wheaton.) and Will (County seat is Joliet.).

The City also is divided into four school districts, Naperville Unit School District 203, Indian Prairie School District 204, Public School District 202 (Primarily Plainfield) and Community Unit School District 200 (Primarily Wheaton & Warrenville).

In addition, the City of Naperville is served by six Townships (namely Naperville, Lisle, Winfield and Milton in DuPage County; and DuPage and Wheatland in Will County), each one providing different services from the City. The Consolidated Election is when Township officials (Supervisor, Assessor, Clerk, High Commissioner and Trustees) are elected. (Note! Unlike the other elections up for votes on April 1, township elections are elected along party lines.)

What’s more, Naperville residents are served by Naperville Park District.

Always be mindful that not every homeowner is served by the same governing body.

Again, all interest in local governing bodies is appreciated in order to elect quality representative leadership.

Another thing to know is that the nine-member Naperville City Council is governed by term limits. The Mayor and council members may serve up to three, four-year terms.

Naperville Consolidated Elections – Nonpartisan

Candidates now are running to serve four-year seats in four local governing and taxing bodies that set policies and approve budgets for Naperville residents. Four seats are up for the Naperville City Council, School District 200, 202, 203 and 204 Boards of Education, as well as the Naperville Park Board of Commissioners. These local elections are nonpartisan. Know your school district. We appreciate the knowledge that recently developed communities within the City of Naperville are now served by school districts in Wheaton (north) and Plainfield (south).  Choose to vote for up to four qualified individuals to serve four years on each of the three taxing bodies on your ballot in this nonpartisan election.

As information is received from hosting organizations, this publication will try to inform the public about upcoming opportunities to become acquainted with candidates during fundraisers, coffees and public forums. (Candidate events and websites have been hyperlinked only upon request.)

Naperville City Council candidates – Vote for 4

Eight candidates have ballot positions, each aiming to fill one of the four, four-year seats on the Naperville City Council. In alphabetical order, candidates are Meghna Bansal, Jennifer Bruzan-Taylor*, Mary Gibson, Ian Holzhauer*, Nag Jaiswal, Derek McDaniel, Ashfaq Syed and Benny White*. One incumbent seat will be left open by Councilman Paul Leong who is not seeking reelection. *Incumbents. 

Mayor Scott Wehrli is nearing the middle of his first four-year term. Naperville Mayoral Elections are every four years. Next up is in 2027.

Community Unit School District 200 – Vote for 4

Vote for four candidates to serve a full 4-year term on the District 200 Board Of Education. / Angela L. Blatner, Katy Ebbesen, John K. Rutledge, Rob Hanlon, Brooke Gennaro, Amy Erkenswick and Sara Paver.

Plainfield Community Unit School District 202 – Vote for 4

Vote for candidates to serve on the seven-member District 202 Board of Education.  / Vote For 4: Rod Westfall*, Barbara Seiden*, Joshua Ruland* and Greg Nichols. (*Incumbents)

Naperville Community Unit School District 203 – Vote for 4

Incumbents Charles Cush and Amanda McMillen are being challenged by Holly Joy Blastic, Jillian Langer and Marc Willensky.

FYI: Illinois Report Card 2023-2024 / Naperville UCSD 203

To watch archive and recent School District 203 board meetings, click here.

NCTV FORUM DISTRICT 203

Indian Prairie School District 204 candidates – Vote for 4

Susan Demming, Laurie Donahue, Allison Fosdick and Supna Jain each seek re-election. Allison Albert is the challenger in the race.

FYI: Illinois Report Card 2023-2024 / Indian Prairie CUSD 204

Naperville Park District candidates – Vote for 4

Six individuals vie for four spots open on the Naperville Park Board of Commissioners.

Incumbents Rhonda Ansier, Leslie Ruffing, Alison Thompson are being challenged by Aishwarya Balakrishna, Natalia Dagenhart and Zachary W. Jarrell.

Without a contest, three College of DuPage Board of Trustees

Three open seats on the District 502 College of DuPage Board of Trustees have been filled: Sahin “Sonny” Jutla of Roselle, two-year term; and Thomas Tumminaro of Wheaton, and Maria Sinkule of Addison, six-year terms.  

2025 Government Guide of Locally Elected Officials

The Positively Naperville website is an archive of information, including a post titled “2025 Government Guide of Individuals Elected to Serve Naperville.” After the Presidential Inauguration on January 20, 2025, the Government Guide link was updated, featuring elected officials serving Naperville in DuPage County; Will County; Springfield, Illinois; and Washington, D.C.

‘A right election can only be made by those who have knowledge…’ —Aristotle

Campaign Events & Forums in the Works

Individuals and candidates planning meet & greets, coffees, public forums and/or fundraisers expected to inform voters about hopefuls running in the 2025 Consolidated Election are welcome to submit briefs regarding upcoming public events to be included in this section, compliments of this publication to help inform the voting public.

Note: Dates and times are subject to change. Commitment of all candidates attending every forum has not been confirmed. 

Feb. 11 / Monarch Landing hosts City Council Hopefuls

Feb. 11 / NCTV Naperville Park District Forum Streamed Live 

Feb. 25 / NCTV School District 203 Forum Streamed Live 

NOW FEATURED ONLINE.

FYI: Illinois Report Card 2023-2024 / Naperville UCSD 203

To watch archive of School District 203 board meetings, click here.

Feb. 25 / City Council Forum hosted by NACC for Members Only

March 8 / CAWA & AIANA City Council Forum at Nichols Library

Nancy Chen of the Chinese American Women in Action (CAWA) and Madhu Uppel of the Alliance of Indian Americans of Naperville Area (AIANA) will host a City Council Forum from 1:30PM to 3:30PM Sat., March 8, at Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Avenue in downtown Naperville. Asian Americans comprise 20 percent of Naperville’s residents and contribute to the economic and cultural vibrancy of the city. The forum will provide opportunities for voters to gain better knowledge about the 8 candidates who are vying for 4 seats to serve the city and the community. The public is welcome.

March 10 / Public Safety Leaders in the News / Candidate Meet & Greet

Safe Suburbs USA will host “Public Safety in the News” from 6PM to 8PM Mon., March 10, at The Matrix Club, 808 Route 59. $50 Admission. Cash bar. From 6-7PM, meet local candidates running in the Consolidated Election. DuPage County Sheriff Jim Mendrick will serve as emcee. From 7-8PM, SSUSA Chairman Kevin Coyne and Chairman CEO of 630 Chamber Beth Goncher will lead a panel discussion featuring Nicole Di Bonoccio, Lisle Trustee candidate, former contestant on The Apprentice; Josh McBroom, Naperville City Councilman, guest commentator on national news; Detective Richard Wistocki, Cyber crime expert and frequent guest on Dr. Phil; and Todd Ciganek, SSUSA Advisory Board, former Fox News Bureau Chief and National Editor. RSVP: www.SafeSuburbsUSA.com/2025.

March 11 / Candidates for School District 204 Forum Streamed Live 

March 20 / Naperville Senior Task Force Public Forum – City Council Candidates address local issues

March 25 / NCTV City Council Forum Streamed Live for On Demand

‘One of the penalties of refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.’ —Plato

March 17 / Early Voting begins – 15 days before Consolidated Election

In-person Early Voting begins Mon., March 17, 2025, at the Naperville Municipal Center and other Naperville locations in DuPage County and Will County for the April 1, 2025, Consolidated Election. Other locations may be listed when available.

Important to note! Tell friends & neighbors! Election Day again falls during Spring Break for School Districts 203 & 204! This message reminds all residents to remember to VOTE EARLY from March 17 thru March 28, before Spring Break departures.

Polling Hours for ALL voters at the Naperville Municipal Center, aka City Hall:

• Monday through Sunday.
• 8AM to 7PM, Weekdays
• 9AM to 5PM Weekends.

Also for DuPage County: Mall of India – 776 S IL Rt 59, Naperville 60540

Also for Will County: Naperville Public Library (95th Street) – 3015 Cedar Glade Rd, Naperville, IL 60564

April 1 / Polling Places are open from 6AM to 7PM on Election Day

Final notes regarding this Voter’s Guide

Any omissions are not intended. Mistakes are regretted and will be addressed when identified. Corrections can be made. Candidates who contact PN can request for their names in this listing to be hyperlinked to their campaign websites.

PN does not endorse candidates, but advertising is welcome and available for our printed issue and online format. Find political advertising info and rates here.

Thanks for reading. Mostly, thanks for taking time to become an educated and informed voter where it matters most, right here in Naperville; mindful that most residents, just as most Americans, desire to live in places with fiscally-responsible services, great schools, low crime and businesses that offer a mix of goods, services and entertainment. 

Thanks to all candidates who took time to create an informative website and to all with a desire to serve our community as an elected official. Many happy returns!

One last thing…

Kindly remember that voting matters and the Consolidated Election is local and nonpartisan. Thanks!

Originally Posted, March 5, 2025. This post is linked to the PN Voters Guide with an earlier complete list of opportunities to get to know the candidates. Last update: March 16, 2025.