Democrat Dawn DeSart faces Republican Daniel Lomeli for the two-year District 5 seat on the DuPage County Board in the November 3, 2026 election. The county’s official candidate listing distinguishes this race from the four-year District 5 contest between Ian Holzhauer and Chris Jacks.
County-board responsibilities
DeSart’s official county biography identifies her as Legislative Committee chair and Animal Services Committee vice chair. It also lists committee service involving finance, human services, judicial and public safety matters, public works and stormwater.
Background
The county describes DeSart as a five-time Emmy Award-winning journalist and a Naperville resident for more than 40 years. She earned a bachelor’s degree in mass communications from Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Her earlier public service includes Indian Prairie School District 204 board membership from 2009 to 2013 and involvement with local community organizations.
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