What party is Mary Mesa?

Mary Mesa is running as a Democrat.

Who is Mary Mesa running against?

Joe Salvi, for Lake County Board, District 17.

How much money has Mary Mesa raised?

$53K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Mary Mesa?

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

Mary Mesa

Democrat · Candidate for Lake County Board, District 17 · 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 Lake County Board, District 17 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 Mary Mesa that we can reliably source yet.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Mary Mesa yet.

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Funding

$53K raised, $2,936 from small donors, $2,400 self-funded.

Largest donors	Amount
LAKE County Democrats	$16K
Democratic Party of Illinois	$9,073
Daniel Didech Campaign Committee	$7,715
LAKE County Democratic Independent Women	$2,500
PAUL Frank for LAKE County	$1,500
Schneider for Congress	$1,000
Nancy Northrip	$1,000

Source: Illinois State Board of Elections, reports through 2026-10-30.

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Quick answers

What party is Mary Mesa?: Mary Mesa is running as a Democrat.
What does the Lake County Board, District 17 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 Mary Mesa running against?: Joe Salvi, for Lake County Board, District 17.
How much money has Mary Mesa raised?: $53K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Mary Mesa?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Mary Mesa's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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