What party is Michael Danforth?

County Board Member, District 17 is elected on a nonpartisan ballot, so no party is listed for Michael Danforth.

Where does Michael Danforth stand politically?

There's no published left–right score for Michael Danforth. Most local officials have none: academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from campaign donors, and we don't guess.

Who is Michael Danforth? County Board Member, District 17, Lake County

Michael Danforth is the County Board Member, District 17.

In office

Office	Who holds it now	Next term
County Board Member, District 17 · Lake County Board	Michael Danforth source	On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet

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Where Michael Danforth stands

No published left–right score. Most local officials don't have one: the academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from who donates to a campaign, and we don't guess.

Quick answers

Who is Michael Danforth?: Michael Danforth is the County Board Member, District 17, in Lake County, Illinois. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
What party is Michael Danforth?: County Board Member, District 17 is elected on a nonpartisan ballot, so no party is listed for Michael Danforth.
Where does Michael Danforth stand politically?: There's no published left–right score for Michael Danforth. Most local officials have none: academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from campaign donors, and we don't guess.

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