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Theresa Rouse
Democratic · Illinois · 2026Theresa Rouse is a longtime educator who is retiring as superintendent of Joliet Grade School District 86 after 16 years as a district superintendent, 10 of them in Illinois, per her campaign site.
Priorities
- Serving as a bridge between state regulations and local school districts, per the campaign site
- Strengthening support for smaller districts through shared-service models, per the campaign site
- Promoting whole-child learning combining academics with social-emotional wellness, per the campaign site
On the ballot
Will County Regional Superintendent of Schools · Illinois · 2026
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