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Jose S. Martinez

Democratic · Illinois · 2026

Running for Lake County Board Member, District 1, Illinois

Top priorities

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  • Fiscal responsibility and reducing wasteful county spending
  • Supporting a strong local economy across the district
  • Expanding public transit options
Biography

Martinez serves as an elected village trustee in Antioch and formerly worked as a planning and zoning commissioner, per his campaign site. He brings more than 25 years of public service experience as both a government official and union representative, and was born and raised in eastern Lake County, per his campaign site.

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