Dekalb County, Illinois

DeKalb County Board, District 12

2 candidates are tracked for DeKalb County Board, District 12 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michalene Bell and Rebecca Johnson. Candidate information follows official Dekalb County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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Michalene Bell is the Democratic nominee and Rebecca Johnson is the Republican nominee, per the DeKalb County Clerk & Recorder's certified local candidates list.

Michalene Bell

Democratic

Biography

Michalene Bell appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for DeKalb County Board, District 12, per the county clerk's certified November 3, 2026 candidate list.

Rebecca Johnson

Republican · Incumbent

Biography

Johnson is a sitting DeKalb County Board member for District 12 seeking re-election, per the county board's official roster.

Questions about this race

Who is running for DeKalb County Board, District 12 in 2026?

When is the DeKalb County Board, District 12 election in Illinois?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Illinois are on the Illinois election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Dekalb County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Sources

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Candidate roster from official Dekalb County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
Cross-check with the official Illinois election office, or see the full Dekalb County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.