What party is Melissa Martinez?

Melissa Martinez is running as a Democrat.

Who is Melissa Martinez running against?

Kathleen Zander, for DuPage County Board, District 6 - 2 Year Term.

How much money has Melissa Martinez raised?

$31K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Melissa Martinez?

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

Melissa Martinez

Democrat · Candidate for DuPage County Board, District 6 - 2 Year Term · November 3, 2026

In office now

Melissa Martinez is the County Board Member, District 6. Melissa Martinez's page: the office they hold, how to reach it and where they stand.

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 6 - 2 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 Melissa Martinez that we can reliably source yet.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Melissa Martinez yet.

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Funding

$31K raised, $3,146 from small donors, $3,174 self-funded.

Largest donors	Amount
Liuna Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC	$5,000
Liuna Chicago Laborer's District Council PAC	$2,500
IBEW Local 701 PAC	$2,500
Angeles Almazan-Martinez	$1,150
ST. Andrews GOLF & Country CLUB	$1,020
United WITH Delia	$1,000
Smart Local 265 PAC FUND	$1,000

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

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Quick answers

What party is Melissa Martinez?: Melissa Martinez is running as a Democrat.
What does the DuPage County Board, District 6 - 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 Martinez running against?: Kathleen Zander, for DuPage County Board, District 6 - 2 Year Term.
How much money has Melissa Martinez raised?: $31K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Melissa Martinez?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Melissa Martinez's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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