Marta Perales
Democratic · Illinois · 2026On the November 3 ballot for Kankakee County Board, District 21, Illinois
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Kankakee County Board, District 21
Too close to call, the Shaw Local (Daily Journal) reported.Shaw Local (Daily Journal), “Democrats take two Kankakee County Board seats, GOP holds two others while fifth race too close to call”, November 4, 2026. Unofficial until certified.
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Biography
Marta Perales is a Democratic candidate for Kankakee County Board District 21. She previously ran for a Kankakee County Board seat in the 2024 general election, per The Vedette. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
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