Lake County, Indiana

Lake County Council, District 1

See where SIGNORELLI and LIETZ stand on housing, public safety and the budget. Names follow official Lake County election filings.

About this race

CHRISTINA SIGNORELLI (Democratic), JIM LIETZ (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lake County Council, District 1, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

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CHRISTINA SIGNORELLI

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Accessible, transparent government centered on residents
Coordinating public safety and mental health services
Modernizing county government and reducing bureaucratic barriers

Biography

Christina Signorelli is a Hammond resident and economic development professional with more than six years of experience specializing in Tax Increment Financing, and holds a B.A. in Political Science from Purdue University Northwest, per Christina Signorelli campaign site. Signorelli is a licensed realtor and serves as President of the Lake County Young Democrats, per Christina Signorelli campaign site.

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JIM LIETZ

Republican

Biography

JIM LIETZ appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lake County Council, District 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Lake County Council, District 1 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Lake County Council, District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: CHRISTINA SIGNORELLI and JIM LIETZ. Candidate information follows official Lake County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing, public safety and the budget.

When is the Lake County Council, District 1 election in Indiana?

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

How do I see my exact Lake County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Lake County and state election office filings, last verified October 14, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

CHRISTINA SIGNORELLI, full profile JIM LIETZ, full profile Official Indiana election office