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2 candidates are tracked for Kane County Regional Superintendent of Schools on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jerry Cook and John K. Jonak. Candidate information follows official Kane County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Certified November 3, 2026 general election candidate list, per the Kane County Clerk's official Candidate List (Election ID 31).
Dr. Jerry Cook is a lifelong educator with more than 30 years of experience who served as a high school principal in Kane County districts including East Aurora School District 131 and School District U-46, per the Kane County Democratic Party. He holds a doctorate in educational policy and organizational leadership from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jerry Cook.
2026 priorities (per the Kane County Democratic Party)
- Expanding professional development and coaching for educators and administrators
- Strengthening pathways for college, career and workforce readiness
- Ensuring every student has access to a high-quality education regardless of background
John K. Jonak was appointed by the Kane County Board to serve as Regional Superintendent of Schools effective July 1, 2025, succeeding Patricia Dal Santo, per Kane County Connects. He currently also serves as Superintendent of Rosemont Elementary School District 78 and has 26 years of educational experience. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for John K. Jonak.
