What party is Melissa Villanueva?

Melissa Villanueva is running as a Democrat.

Who is Melissa Villanueva running against?

Paula Pezza, for DuPage County Board, District 1 - 2 Year Term.

How much money has Melissa Villanueva raised?

$85K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Melissa Villanueva?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Melissa Villanueva's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

Melissa Villanueva

Democrat · Candidate for DuPage County Board, District 1 - 2 Year Term · November 3, 2026

About this race

Your county's governing board (in Illinois, the county board). Adopts the county budget and property-tax levy, passes county ordinances, and oversees county services such as health and welfare programs, roads and county buildings.

2 candidates ran for DuPage County Board, District 1 - 2 Year Term in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

Where they stand

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Funding

$85K raised, $12K from small donors.

Largest donors	Amount
Democratic Party of Illinois - Federal	$12K
PAN American BANK & Trust	$12K
Liuna Chicago Laborers� District Council PAC	$7,500
IBEW Local 701 PAC	$3,500
Chicago LAND Operators Joint-labor Management PAC	$3,500
Brewpoint Coffee - Craft ELM	$3,145
Lacosta, Inc.	$2,500

Source: Illinois State Board of Elections, reports through 2026-10-29.

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Quick answers

What party is Melissa Villanueva?: Melissa Villanueva is running as a Democrat.
What does the DuPage County Board, District 1 - 2 Year Term seat do?: Your county's governing board (in Illinois, the county board). Adopts the county budget and property-tax levy, passes county ordinances, and oversees county services such as health and welfare programs, roads and county buildings.
Who is Melissa Villanueva running against?: Paula Pezza, for DuPage County Board, District 1 - 2 Year Term.
How much money has Melissa Villanueva raised?: $85K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Melissa Villanueva?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Melissa Villanueva's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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