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Naperville Election 2025 Candidates
Meet the Candidates for Naperville’s 2025 Consolidated Election
On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Naperville voters went to the polls to elect leaders in four key local races:
- Naperville City Council
- Indian Prairie School District 204 Board of Education
- Naperville School District 203 Board of Education
- Naperville Park District Board of Commissioners
As part of NCTV17’s commitment to keeping the community informed, each candidate was invited to participate in a TV interview to share their platform. Every candidate was asked the same questions. Click on a candidate’s name below to watch their interview.
Live Candidate Forums
In addition to individual interviews, NCTV17 hosted live candidate forums at the station, moderated by local business owner and Naperville Planning & Zoning Commission member Mark Wright. For the City Council forum, he was joined by former Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Nicki Anderson. These forums provided residents with the opportunity to hear directly from local candidates on key community issues and the challenges they’ll face if elected. You can watch the forums on-demand at the bottom of this page.
Election Night Coverage
On Tuesday, April 1st at 8 PM, NCTV17 invited residents to tune in for Naperville Decision 2025. This LIVE election night coverage was hosted by Liz Spencer and Dr. Suzanne Chod of North Central College. The two-hour broadcast delivered expert insights on key issues, voting trends, and the impact of local government on the community.
Featured guests included former Mayor Steve Chirico and community leader Mark Wright discussing the City Council race, retiring D203 School Board member Donna Wandke sharing her perspective on the Naperville 203 school board race, and former D204 School Board member Natasha Grover providing insights into Indian Prairie School District 204. Wrapping up the night, former Park District Board Commissioner Mike Reilly shared his thoughts on the Naperville Park District Board race.
Throughout the night, Senior News Producer Kim Pirc and Senior News Reporter Jesus Cortez kept viewers informed with real-time updates as votes were counted across DuPage and Will counties. Unofficial results were published at the conclusion of the evening.
NCTV17 is committed to producing local election coverage as part of our commitment to be the trusted source of local information that
empowers and connects our community!
The City of Naperville is a Council-Manager form of government providing services that ensure a high quality of life, sound fiscal management, and a dynamic business environment while creating an inclusive community that values diversity. The City Council includes the Mayor and eight Council members elected at large for 4-year terms. Eight candidates are running for the four open council seats in this election cycle. Candidates are listed in alphabetical order.
The seven-member board of education is responsible for 22 public schools. The mission of Naperville School District 203 is to empower students to develop a learner’s mindset, demonstrate adaptability, communicate effectively, think critically, and become global citizens. Five candidates are running for four open seats in this election cycle. Each board member serves a 4-year term. Candidates are listed in alphabetical order.
The seven-member board of education is responsible for 33 public schools. The mission of Indian Prairie School District 204 is to inspire all students to achieve their greatest potential. Each board member serves a 4-year term. Five candidates are running for the four open seats in this election cycle. Candidates are listed in alphabetical order.
The Naperville Park District is an independent municipal agency. Their mission is to provide park and recreation experiences that promote healthy lives, healthy minds, and a healthy community. The Board of Commissioners includes seven members, each elected to a 4-year term. Six candidates are running for four open seats in this election cycle. Candidates are listed in alphabetical order.
New this year, NCTV17 is hosted live candidate forums at the station, giving you the opportunity to hear directly from local candidates on key community issues. Mark Wright moderated the forums. Nicki Anderson joined him as co-host for the City Council forum. You can watch them on-demand below.
On Tuesday, April 1st NCTV17 invited residents to tune in for Naperville Decision 2025. This LIVE election night coverage was hosted by Liz Spencer and Dr. Suzanne Chod of North Central College. In addition to delivering realtime election results, the two-hour broadcast delivered expert insights from local experts on key issues, voting trends, and the impact of local government on the community.
