Lake County Treasurer

2 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026

What this office does

The local government's banker. Receives and deposits its money, pays out funds the governing board has approved, invests surplus money and keeps the accounts. Many county treasurers also collect property taxes for the county, cities, schools and other taxing districts.

Candidates

David Penaherrera

Republican
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Sandy Hart

Democrat · $47K raised (state filings)
Moderately left · from the giving patterns of their campaign donors (DIME campaign-finance score, Stanford)

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Quick answers

Who is running for Lake County Treasurer in 2026?
David Penaherrera (Republican) and Sandy Hart (Democrat).
What does this office do?
The local government's banker. Receives and deposits its money, pays out funds the governing board has approved, invests surplus money and keeps the accounts. Many county treasurers also collect property taxes for the county, cities, schools and other taxing districts.
Who should I vote for in the Lake County Treasurer 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.

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