The Ballot Brief
Lake County, Illinois

Lake County Board Member, District 3

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One candidate is tracked for Lake County Board Member, District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Wendy S. Meister. Candidate information follows official Lake County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Wendy S. Meister is unopposed on the November 3 ballot; no Republican candidate filed. This is an open seat: sitting District 3 member Ann Maine is not seeking reelection, per the county's official candidate list and elected-officials roster.

Wendy S. Meister

Democratic

Wendy Meister is a Riverwoods consultant who previously was appointed to the Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District board and has volunteered with substance abuse and mental health programs. She won the Democratic primary in Lake County Board District 3, a seat whose longtime Republican incumbent is not seeking reelection. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026. Meister.

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Candidate roster from official Lake County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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