In a highly contested race for seats on the Elmhurst City Council, candidates Michael Bram, Jennifer Veremis, Karen Sienko, Bob Dunn, Michael Honquest, Mark Mulliner, Laura Vevers and Nardini faced off against each other. The election saw an intense debate over support for more condos and apartments downtown – a controversial issue that has divided residents.
At various forums leading up to Election Day, Ward 6 candidates Jones (whose views were previously repudiated by the Illinois Republican Party) sparred with conservative school board candidate Tom Chavez. Meanwhile in Ward 7 competition was fierce between Nardsini and Vevers who both voiced their conservative opinions but differed on key issues such as development plans.
Former Board member Margie Bonuchi brought her decade-long experience to the table while competing against Peter Adamson of Department of Homeland Security; Richard Kiefer—a political science professor at Waubonsee Community College; Brian Wojowski—a police officer practicing family law at Joliet firm.
Candidates from different slates competed in Lemont High School's Board of Education consolidated election. Driscoll-Gray-Koehler-Marzec made up "The Top Four" slate while McManus-Staubus-Benson-Buczyna represented "The Final Four." The latter group received endorsement from Awake Illinois—a nonprofit organization known for its strong stance against perceived indoctrination within schools.
Votes cast during this contentious election will remain unofficial until later this month when county clerk offices finish counting mail-in ballots alongside provisional ones—leaving anxious participants awaiting final results before measures can be taken towards shaping future policies concerning matters such as housing developments or potential changes to educational systems throughout districts affected by these races