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CANDIDATE FORUM - FEB 5, 2026


Please join us on February 5th to hear from candidates in the following competitive races:

Kane County Sheriff
Kane County Board in Districts 2, 11, and 13.

WHEN

Thursday, February 5th starting at 6:30pm

WHERE

Batavia City Hall, 100 N. Island Avenue in Batavia
(The event will also be streamed on BATV's YouTube Channel)

The following candidates will compete on the IL General Primary ballot for elections taking place on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

KANE COUNTY SHERIFF

Luis "Lou" Santoyo (R)
Rob Russell (R)

Salvador Rodriguez (D)
Amy Johnson (D)

KANE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT 2

Ellen Nottke (D)
Martha Davidson (D)
Matthew Dingeldein (D)

KANE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT 11

Leslie Juby (D)
Julie Forbes (D)

KANE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT 13

Ryan Deniz (R)
Anthony Catella (R)

Nicholas G "Nico" Jimenez (D)
Michael Linder (D)

Members of the public wishing to submit questions for the candidates may do so in writing before and during the event. Consistent with normal League of Women Voters Candidate Forum practice, questions will be reviewed by trained League members for appropriateness prior to asking.

Members of the LWV of Central Kane County are encouraged to click below to volunteer at this important Voter Service event.

VOLUNTEER HERE