Elmhurst Politico Seeks County Office

ELMHURST, IL – A DuPage County Board member from Elmhurst announced Monday that she was running for county treasurer next year.

In a news release, Yeena Yoo, a Democrat, said she held a recent campaign kickoff event co-hosted by Democrat Deb Conroy, chairwoman of the County Board, and DuPage County Building Trades.

Since 2006, Republican Gwen Henry has held the treasurer's position. She won with 51 percent in 2022 and ran unopposed in 2018.

In recent years, the once reliably Republican county has seen more of its offices move to the Democratic column. This reflects a suburban trend across the country.

Yoo was elected to the County Board in 2022. A year earlier, Yoo finished second of four candidates in the Elmhurst City Council's Ward 6 race, with Emily Bastedo winning.

Yoo, a legal aid attorney, said she has advocated for low-income clients, veterans, senior citizens and working families.

"DuPage families deserve a Treasurer who will put people over politics," Yoo said in the news release. "My vision for the office includes innovation and community-centered leadership."

The Democratic and Republican primaries are March 17.