Lake County Treasurer

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

Next elections here

• 2028 presidential election · Who has filed so far, from FEC filings

Also on Lake County ballots

• Lake County Assessor
• Lake County Auditor
• Lake County Circuit Court Clerk
• Lake County Commissioner, District 1
• Lake County Council, District 1
• Lake County Council, District 2
• Lake County Council, District 3
• Lake County Council, District 4
• Lake County Council, District 5
• Lake County Council, District 6
• Lake County Council, District 7
• Lake County Sheriff

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Quick answers

Who is running for Lake County Treasurer in 2026?

Kevin B Deane (Republican) and John E Petalas (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.