What party is Paula McGowen?

Paula McGowen is running as a Democrat.

Who is Paula McGowen running against?

Grant Eckhoff, for DuPage County Board, District 4 - 4 Year Term.

How much money has Paula McGowen raised?

$4,331 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Paula McGowen?

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

Paula McGowen

Democrat · Candidate for DuPage County Board, District 4 - 4 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 4 - 4 Year Term in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

Where they stand

We place candidates only from a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors) or from enough of their own statements on policy, and we haven't found either for Paula McGowen that we can reliably source yet.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Paula McGowen yet.

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Funding

$4,331 raised, $1,050 from small donors.

Largest donors	Amount
Democratic Women of Dupage County	$1,000
Ruth Sender	$500
Donald Sender	$500
Jeffrey Gahris	$400
Marian Tomlinson	$250
Jean Kaczmarek	$231

Source: Illinois State Board of Elections, reports through 2026-09-30.

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Quick answers

What party is Paula McGowen?: Paula McGowen is running as a Democrat.
What does the DuPage County Board, District 4 - 4 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 Paula McGowen running against?: Grant Eckhoff, for DuPage County Board, District 4 - 4 Year Term.
How much money has Paula McGowen raised?: $4,331 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Paula McGowen?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Paula McGowen's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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