My Endorsements

  • Deb Conroy, Chair of the DuPage County Board

  • Marti Deuter, IL State Rep 45

  • Anna Valencia, City Clerk of Chicago

  • Sean Casten, U.S. Congressman 6th District

  • Dave Pileski, Mayor of Roselle

  • Dan Hebreard President DuPage Forest Preserve

  • Michael Childress, DuPage County Board

  • Paula Deacon Garcia, DuPage County Board

  • Yeena Yoo, DuPage County Board

  • Andrew Honig, DuPage County Board

  • Lucy Chang Evans, DuPage County Board

  • Mary Ozog, DuPage County Board

  • Saba Haider, DuPage County Board

  • Sadia Covert, DuPage County Board

  • Greg Schwarze, DuPage County Board

  • Holly Kim, Lake County Treasurer

  • Qasim Rashid, Human Rights Activist

  • Joey Moore, Addison Township Trustee

  • Nick Howard, College of DuPage Trustee

  • Ginger Kearney, Helen Plum Library Trustee

  • Vicki Scaman, President Oak Park

  • El Costa, Will County Board

  • Tina Tyson Dunne, DuPage Forest Preserve

  • Emily Bastedo, City of Elmhurst

  • Brian Belanger, City of Elmhurst

  • Karen Sienko, City of Elmhurst

  • Chris Jensen, City of Elmhurst

  • Guido Nardini, City of Elmhurst

  • Everytown for gun safety

  • LIUNA Laborers Local 68

  • IUOE 150

  • AFSCME Council 31

  • Cement Masons Local 502

  • DuPage Building Trades Council

  • Latino Leadership Council

I am so proud of my endorsements because they are proof that collaboration and teamwork are at the heart of the work I want to do for DuPage County. I believe to build a great county takes all of us, and each relationship that is built is one that makes us stronger and more united.

“As Mayor, I’ve fought for strong local businesses and a community where every voice has a seat at the table. DuPage County deserves leaders who listen, solve problems, and show up for the entire community. Melissa is that kind of leader, and I’m proud to support her candidacy for the DuPage County Board.”
— Mayor of Roselle, Dave Pileski
“Melissa is exactly the kind of leader DuPage needs - innovative, inclusive, and deeply rooted in our community. Her experience as a small business owner and her commitment to equity and opportunity make her the right choice for District 1.”
— DuPage Board Chair, Deb Conroy
“As the first Filipino American elected to the Will County Board, I know how powerful representation can be, but it matters most when matched with real leadership. Melissa Villanueva brings the experience, acumen, and work ethic to be an exceptional board member for DuPage. She’s not only making history, she’s ready to do the work.”
— El Costa, Will County Board
“Melissa Villanueva is a community leader who leads with integrity and compassion. She understands that strong leadership means listening, collaborating, and fighting for opportunities that uplift every family in DuPage County.”
— City Clerk of Chicago, Anna Valencia