Local candidates file for April election — including mayors

An early look at races shaping up in Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles and surrounding communities

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Sam Kraft
November 16, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes

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Incumbents and new candidates have started filing for the upcoming April election. According to The Daily Herald, here’s a rundown of who has filed:

Batavia

  • Mayor: Incumbent Jeff Schielke indicated that he will seek reelection. Thomas Connelly filed for mayor as well.

  • Alderman: Leah Leman (Ward 2), Kevin Malone (Ward 3), Doug Eldrenkamp (Ward 4), Jim Fahrenbach (Ward 5).

Geneva

  • Mayor: Incumbent Kevin Burns will seek reelection. Karsten Pawlik will run against Burns.

  • Alderman: William Malecki (Ward 1), Richard Marks (Ward 2), Amy Ward (Ward 4).

St. Charles

  • Mayor: Former Kane County judge Clint Hull is challenging Mayor Lora Vitek.

  • Alderman: Ron Silkaitis (Ward 1), Ryan Bongard (Ward 2), Vicki Spellman (Ward 3), Robert Gehm (Ward 3), Bryan Wirball (Ward 4), Steve Weber (Ward 5).

Elburn

  • Village President: Incumbent Jeffrey Walter is seeking a third term.

North Aurora

  • Village President: Incumbent Mark Gaffino filed for reelection.

  • Trustees: Michael Lowery, Todd Niedzwiedz and Carolyn Bird Salazar.

  • Village Clerk: Holly O’Brien.

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