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County Council Member, Lake County
District 3
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The county council is Lake County's fiscal body: it adopts the budget, sets tax rates and approves spending.
Taxes & budget
Dwight (Twin) WilliamsDemocratic
No documented position found.
Stephen AichnerRepublican
- Pledges more efficient, accountable use of county tax dollars
Public safety
Dwight (Twin) WilliamsDemocratic
No documented position found.
Stephen AichnerRepublican
- Supports law enforcement and first responders
Economy & jobs
Dwight (Twin) WilliamsDemocratic
- Voted to allow a soil recycling facility in GaryIn office
Stephen AichnerRepublican
- Pledges to tackle SEA 1 and utility cost challenges
Government & transparency
Dwight (Twin) WilliamsDemocratic
No documented position found.
Stephen AichnerRepublican
- Supports giving Hobart and Lake Station more council focus
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 4 issues covered in this race.