Consolidated Election Information
Early Voting: March 17-31, 2025
Election Day: April 1, 2025
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A Few Important Reasons to Vote in "non-partisan" Elections
1. Shape the future of issues directly impacting our community, i.e., School and Library Board members make important decisions that can mold our children’s mind and future, and how our tax dollars are spent. Remember: Education over indoctrination! Keep topics age-appropriate, no political and non- sexualized!
2. Help control where our tax dollars go. Conservatives generally make prudent decisions with your wallet and family in mind.
3. Impact on other public officials. We are not just voting for the official as these elected leaders can appoint others to critical decision-making positions in our community.
4. Each vote carries more weight. Voter turnout tends to be lower in these elections so a smaller pool of voters often make choices you might not want!
To ensure not missing your opportunity to vote, request a Vote By Mail! Whatever the method, please vote on or before 4/1/ 2025
Here are the candidates in contested elections that ETR recommends:
Lake Zurich School Board District 95 – Sally Kutsor, Eileen Maloney, Lisa Warren
Ela Area Public Library Trustee – Frank McCabe
Ela Township Supervisor – Gloria Palmblad
Ela Township Trustees – Tosi Ufodike, Wylie Douglass, Doug Samz, Lawrence Bowman
College of Lake County Board of Trustees – Dawn Abernathy, Janet Gibson, Francine Zodda. Scroll Down to see more information about each candidate.
Additional Candidate recommendations:
Barrington Public Library Board- Joseph Boswick, Erin Matta
Barrington CUSD 220 Board: Katie Karam, Deanna Stern, Steve Wang
Lake County Spring 2025 Consolidated Election Important Dates
TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2025 Voter Registration Closes Last day for voters to register by mail or with a deputy registrar.
FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2025 Early Voting Begins at County Clerk's Office First day for early voting at the office of the election authority. AND: Voting by Mail Begins First day for the election authority to mail an official ballot to a voter who has applied for a vote by mail ballot.
SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2025 Online Voter Registration Closes Last day for voters to register online with the State Board of Elections.
MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2025 Early Voting Begins County-wide First day for early voting throughout Lake County.
THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2025 Last Day to Mail Vote by Mail Ballots Last day for the election authority to receive, by mail, an application for a vote by mail ballot and mail that ballot to the voter.
MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2025 Last Day for Early Voting Last day for early voting for the 2025 Consolidated Election.
TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2025 Consolidated Election Day
Early in-person voting March 17-31: Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich, Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Election Day, Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
Go to Lake County Voter Power to find your Election Day In-Person voting site.
Recommendeded candidates for Various Ela Township Boa
Accountability-Competence-Transparency NO HIDDEN AGENDAS
Gloria Palmblad for Ela Township Supervisor
Gloria is the current supervisor of Ela Township. She has vast experience as the Village of Lake Zurich Clerk, on the LZ Chamber of Commerce and is the " baseball lady" who has championed the LZ Baseball and Softball scene for many years. Many great changes have occurred under her watch; improvements to the township's recreational areas, expanding of services to seniors and those in need and sponsorship of the Peace Pole in Lions Park. She is a mom and a grandma. ServingELA.com
Tosi Ufodike for Ela Township trustee
As a local business owner and current township trustee, Tosi's wide range of experience gives her insight into the needs of both taxpayers and local commerce. She is certified in Risk Management Assurance and a Six Sigma Quality Expert. She has been a member of the LZ Chamber of Commerce and a Hawthorn Woods Community Ambassador. She will continue the excellent management of the townships resources that serve all Ela Township residents. She is mom of two daughters. (20+) Facebook
Wylie Douglass for Ela Township Trustee
Wylie is an experienced consultant for businesses and campaigns. As a husband and father of two, he understands the needs of taxpayers and business owners. He will fight against higher taxes as well as for greater transparency and accountability. Wylie4ela@proton.me
doug Samz For ela township trustee
A CPA by profession, Doug is very aware of the need for efficient, accountable public service. He has served on the Hawthorn Woods Police Pension Fund, as a Finance Chair of St. Francis Parish as well as the LZ Chamber of Commerce. He is a 38-year Ela township resident with three children and four grandchildren. ServingELA.com
Larry Bowman For Ela Township Trustee
Larry is a Kildeer resident of 35 years and has served the public in many roles- as Founder and Director of clinical operations for Children's Therapy and Rehab Specialists and as a Village of Kildeer Plan Commission member. He has served as an Ela Township Trustee since 2009 and is the father of 4 and grandpa to 3. ServingELA.com
Recommended School BOARD CANDIDATES
aCCOUNTABILITY cOMPETENCE TRANSPARENCY - nO hIDDEN AGENDAS
Sally Kutsor for CUSD 95 School Board
As a certified teacher of grades 6-12 and current substitute teacher for D95, Sally has extensive understanding of students, parents, teachers and administrations. She has served on the D95 Stakeholders Advisory Committee, and D95 Hiring Committee as well as the Joanie's Closet Executive Board. As a local taxpayer and mom of 3 D95 graduates, she has no personal agenda but to uphold the mission and values of D95.
Lisa Warren For CUSD 95 School Board
A resident of Ela Township since 1999, Lis has been a D95 school board member since 2012. She has been secretary of the board and has served on the Sustainability Committee, Handbook and Behavior Policy Committee and many other important positions. In service to the wider community, she served as chair of the Ela Coalition Against Youth Substance Abuse. and on the board of Joanies Closet. She and her husband have three grown children.
Eileen Maloney For Cusd 95 sCHOOL Board
Eileen is proud of the D95 Board accomplishments since she joined the board. Two Blue Ribbons awards, a Green Ribbon award and a Triple A bond rating from Standard and Poor's are among those accomplishments. Her background in the law profession has served her well as the VP of the School Board, the chair of Finance and Business Operations for the board as well as a delegate to the Illinois School Board Assembly. She is the mother of three and a 27 year lake Zurich area resident. eileenmaloney
Janet Gibson for College of Lake County Board
Janet Gibson, a 14-year college prep English teacher is committed to an educated society. She is a debate coach, an owner of a computer education firm and is active in civic and community boards. As a 30-year resident of Lake County, she supports affordable high-quality education and will diligently review current financial practices. She is committed to the long-term development and growth of College of Lake County educational services. jangibson@comcast.net
Dawn Abernathy for College of Lake County Board
aDDITIONAL cANDIDATE RECOMMENDATIONS
Barrington Library Board
Joseph Boswick
Erin Matta
Barrington CUSD 220 Board
Katie Karam
Deanna Stern
Steve Wang
Frank Mccabe for Ela ARea Public Library Trustee
Francine zodda for College of Lake County Board of Trustees.
See Francine's platform and biography at Francinefor532 | vote