Republican Patricia Kladis-Schiappa faces Democrat Paula Deacon Garcia for DuPage County Clerk on November 3, 2026, according to the county’s official candidate listing.
Legal background
Kladis-Schiappa’s campaign biography describes more than 20 years of legal experience, concentrating on workers’ compensation trial and appellate practice. It says she previously served as an Illinois Tollway hearing officer and graduated from Loyola University Chicago and the law school now known as the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law.
The Burr Ridge resident also describes service as an election judge and poll watcher and participation in the village’s census committee.
Plans for the clerk’s office
On her campaign website, Kladis-Schiappa emphasizes professional administration, ethics and public trust. She says she would attend required meetings and work with the County Board. Her campaign describes duty to voters and accurate public records as central to her approach.
The office administers elections and maintains vital records, including marriage licenses, while also handling property-tax calculations and other county services. Those responsibilities make the contest relevant to DuPage County residents seeking both voting access and routine government records.
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