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2 candidates are tracked for Lake County Treasurer on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David Penaherrera and Sandy Hart. Candidate information follows official Lake County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
David Penaherrera (Republican) and Sandy Hart (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot for this open seat; sitting Treasurer Holly Kim did not seek reelection, running instead for Illinois Comptroller, per the county's official candidate list and press reporting.
David Penaherrera describes himself as a young entrepreneur and loan officer, per David Penaherrera's own campaign Facebook post. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for David Penaherrera.
Sandy Hart has chaired the Lake County Board since 2018, after first being elected to the board representing District 13 in 2012; she holds a BA from Indiana University's business school and an MBA from DePaul University, per Sandy Hart campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Ensure fiscal responsibility and the security of county funds
- Enhance transparency and the integrity of the tax system
- Strengthen oversight of treasury operations for working families
Source: candidate campaign site.
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