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A graphic depicts the year 2024 along with the word "Vote" in addition to the donkey representing the Democratic Party and the elephant representing the Republican Party. DeKalb County nominees Riley N. Oncken, Anna Wilhelmi, Linda Besler and Lori Grubbs spoke to the Northern Star about why they are running for office. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

2024 DeKalb County candidate profiles

By Emily Beebe and Austin Lamb | October 31, 2024

DeKALB – Aside from the presidential election occurring Tuesday, there are numerous local elections happening in DeKalb County. Republican Riley N. Oncken, Democrat Anna Wilhelmi, Republican Linda Besler and Republican Lori Grubbs spoke to the Northern...

Presidential candidate

2015 Presidential candidate: Benjamin Donovan

By Augustin Zehnder | March 23, 2015

Major: Senior history and political science major and Spanish and philosophy minorInvolvement: SA director of Governmental Affairs, College Democrats president, University Honors Program fellow, Lambda Sigma Sophomore Honor Society senior adviser and...

Student trustee candidate

2015 Student trustee candidate: Raquel Chavez

By Alex Nugent | March 23, 2015

Major: Senior political science and community leadership and civic engagement major and Spanish and Latino Studies minorInvolvement: NIU Model United Nations president, Student Association vice president, Pre-Law Honor Society outreach coordinator and...

Presidential candidate

2015 Presidential candidate: Nathan Lupstein

By Alex Nugent | March 23, 2015

Major: Junior political science major and women’s studies minorInvolvement: Pre-Law Honors Society president, vice president of programming for Campus Activities Board, Men Against Misogyny on Campus president and The Remember Project Board of Directors...

Student Association Senate deputy speaker

2015 Vice presidential candidate: Robert Kreml

By Alex Nugent | March 23, 2015

Major: Senior physics majorInvolvement: New Hall community adviser, Illinois Residence Hall Association banquet chair, communications teaching assistant and community adviser liaison for New HallQ: Why do you think you are the right candidate for this...

Treasurer candidate

2015 Treasurer candidate: Gladys Sanchez

By Alex Nugent | March 23, 2015

Major: Junior special education majorInvolvement: We Care for NIU vice president, NIU College Parents Group treasurer, Career Services intern, Alpha Phi Omega member and Black Student Union memberQ: Why do you think you are the right candidate for this...

Treasurer candidate

2015 Treasurer candidate: Marc Calvey

By Alex Nugent | March 23, 2015

Major: Junior finance majorInvolvement: Vice president of Athletics for Red Riot, Investment Club member, Financial Management Association member and Greek and Culture Finance Committee memberQ: Why do you think you are the right candidate for this position?A:...

Candidate profiles: Student Association vice president

By Felix Sarver | March 21, 2012

Name: Gina Gregolunas Year and major: Junior political science major Current SA Position: Director of Greek Affairs Other positions: Former SA Senator, Greek Affairs Committee member and Public Affairs Committee secretary Experience with the SA: She collaborated...

Candidate profiles: DeKalb County Board District 11

By Joe Palmer | February 14, 2012

Name: Daniel Cribben Affiliation: Republican Hometown: Somonauk Current Occupation: Production Agriculture & Real Estate Appraisal Platform: Developing and operating DeKalb County under a balanced budget     Name: Suzanna Fahnestock Affiliation:...

David Jacobson

Candidates for DeKalb 1st Ward Alderman

By Dave Gong | March 31, 2011

David Jacobson: Candidate for DeKalb 1st Ward Alderman (Challenger) Education: Bachelor's degree in political science-politics from NIU Experience: Jacobson said he has been a resident of DeKalb for nine years, starting when he was enrolled as a student...