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Selma Saenz

Democratic · Illinois · 2026

On the November 3 ballot for DeKalb County Board, District 5, Illinois

Was Selma Saenz elected? The official answer comes December 4.

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What local news is reporting

Not official yetUpdated November 4, 2026

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DeKalb County Board, District 5
Selma Saenz led the race for DeKalb County Board, District 5 with unofficial as of 11:30 p.m., the Shaw Local (Daily Chronicle) reported.Shaw Local (Daily Chronicle), “Unofficial results show DeKalb County Board going blue”, November 4, 2026. Unofficial until certified.

Reports are checked daily until Illinois certifies on December 4; a certified winner replaces the report on that day.

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Supports smart, sustainable growth that backs small businesses and attracts economic opportunity
  • Wants transparent decision-making that keeps residents informed and engaged
Biography

Selma Saenz is a bilingual community leader who has lived in DeKalb County for more than a decade and in Cortland since 2019, per her campaign site. She serves on the board of the Cortland Lions Club, per the same source.

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On the ballot

DeKalb County Board, District 5Illinois · 2026Dekalb County sample ballot

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