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Traci L Griffin-Lappe

Democratic · Illinois · 2026

On the November 3 ballot for DeKalb County Board, District 12 (2-year unexpired term), Illinois

Was Traci L Griffin-Lappe 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 12 (2-year unexpired term)
Colton Otto led the race for DeKalb County Board, District 12 (2-year unexpired term) with 6 of 6 precincts reporting, unofficial, 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

  • Wants to expand health care access, including obstetric and newborn care for underserved communities
  • Supports property tax relief and funding for public education
Biography

Traci L. Griffin-Lappe works as a swim-lesson coordinator and instructor at the Fox Valley YMCA, with more than 20 years of teaching experience, per the DeKalb County Democratic Party. She is a Sandwich resident and Yorkville High School graduate who holds a phlebotomy technician certification from Waubonsee Community College, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

On the ballot

DeKalb County Board, District 12 (2-year unexpired term)Illinois · 2026Dekalb County sample ballot

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