Lake County Board, District 17

2 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026 · Only voters in this district

What this office does

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.

Candidates

Joe Salvi

Republican · $56K raised (state filings)
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Mary Mesa

Democrat · $53K raised (state filings)
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.
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Quick answers

Who is running for Lake County Board, District 17 in 2026?
Joe Salvi (Republican) and Mary Mesa (Democrat).
What does this office 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 should I vote for in the Lake County Board, District 17 race?
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When is the election?
The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.

Not sure how to decide? Read our nonpartisan guide to the Lake County ballot.

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