League of Women Voters of Elmhurst hosts forum for certain DuPage Countywide Candidates

League of Women Voters of Elmhurst hosts forum for certain DuPage Countywide Candidates

Candidate Forum

Location

Elmhurst City Hall
209 N. York Road
Elmhurst Illinois 60126
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Illinois US
Sunday, February 1, 2026 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
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The League of Women Voters of Elmhurst invites the public to attend a moderated candidate forum for DuPage Countywide Candidates from 1:00 PM to 4:15 PM on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Elmhurst City Hall (located at 209 N. York Road in Elmhurst).

Voters will hear directly from candidates and become informed about issues in DuPage County before the Primary General Election on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Attendees will hear candidates’ platforms and priorities and can ask questions on important topics.

There are two contested Republican races featuring four candidates (each of whom the LWV Elmhurst invited to participate in our forum). Although LWV Elmhurst sent several invitations to these candidates, they received no responses. As a result, the aforementioned races will not be featured in this forum.

Schedule:

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM: Democratic Candidates for DuPage County Board (Districts 1 and 2)

District 1 County Board (two-year term): Maria Sinkule
District 1 County Board (two-year term): Nicolas Panicola Jr
District 1 County Board (two-year term): Melissa Villanueva
District 2 County Board (two-year term): Mahnoor Ahmad
District 2 County Board (two-year term): Mary Rada Walters
District 2 County Board (four-year term): Christopher Espinoza
District 2 County Board (two-year term): Guido Nardini

2:15 PM to 2:45 PM: Democratic Candidates for DuPage County Forest Preserve Board ofCommissioners

*We will begin with a three-minute statement ONLY from District 2 candidate Tina Tyson Dunne; both Jacalynn "Jax" West and Dana Moreau did not respond despite repeated outreach.

District 1: Quinn Fulmer
District 1: Susan Smentek

3:00 PM to 3:30 PM: Democratic Candidates for DuPage County Sheriff

Robert (Bob) Carroll
Peter Joseph Coolidge

3:45 PM to 4:15 PM: Democratic Candidates for DuPage County Clerk

Paula Deacon Garcia
Jean Kaczmarek 
 
The League of Women Voters has been nonpartisan since 1920, meaning it neither supports nor opposes any political party or candidate.
 
 The League hosts candidate forums only for contested races, inviting all candidates on the ballot. If only one candidate is present, they can give a three-minute introductory statement, but no forum is held. No surrogates are allowed.
 
Forums are moderated by trained, non-partisan volunteers. Each candidate gets equal time for an opening statement and to answer audience questions. Audience members submit questions on notecards, which the League reviews for appropriateness and to avoid duplication. Questions are asked in rotation to ensure all candidates have a chance to respond, followed by closing statements.
 
 "This is a vital opportunity for voters to be informed and make their voices heard," said Dorothy McGuire, Co-President of the League of Women Voters of Elmhurst. "We encourage everyone to attend, ask questions, and participate in shaping our community’s future."
 
You do not need to be a member to attend a League candidate forum. Elmhurst TV will broadcast the forum, and a link will be posted on the Elmhurst LWV website at https://elmhurstil.lwv.org.
 
For more information, contact lwvelmhurstvoterservice [at] gmail.com.
 
About the League of Women Voters® 
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy and does not support or oppose any political parties or candidates. With over 100 years of experience and more than 800 local and state affiliations, the League is one of America’s most trusted grassroots organizations. Membership in the League is open to people ages 16 and over.

 

Contact Information
LWV Elmhurst Voter Service
lwvelmhurstvoterservice [at] gmail.com
Co-hosting Leagues: 
Roselle/Bloomingdale Area

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