Jacqueline L. Traynere (Will County Board District 11, Illinois, candidate 2026)

Jacqueline L. Traynere

Democratic Party

Candidate, Will County Board District 11

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Last election

March 17, 2026

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Jacqueline L. Traynere (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Will County Board District 11 in Illinois. Traynere was on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 17, 2026.^[source]

Traynere completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Jacqueline L. Traynere provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on February 23, 2026:

• High school: Bolingbrook
• Profession: Government Administration
• Incumbent officeholder: Yes
• Campaign website
• Campaign Facebook
• LinkedIn

Elections

Democratic primary

Democratic primary for Will County Board District 11 (2 seats)

Tyler Giacalone (D), Barbara Ann Parker (D), Jacqueline L. Traynere (D), and Sheldon L. Watts (D) ran in the Democratic primary for Will County Board District 11 on March 17, 2026.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Tyler Giacalone
	Submit photo	Barbara Ann Parker
		Jacqueline L. Traynere
	Submit photo	Sheldon L. Watts

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Republican primary

Republican primary for Will County Board District 11 (2 seats)

Steven Smith (R) ran in the Republican primary for Will County Board District 11 on March 17, 2026.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Steven Smith

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Endorsements

Traynere received the following endorsements.

• International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 150
• Will County, Ill., Pride Coalition

Campaign themes

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Jacqueline L. Traynere completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Traynere's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Jackie is proud to be of, by, and for the people she represents as a Will County Board member from the 11th District, which encompasses the eastern portion of Bolingbrook. As someone who grew up in Bolingbrook she has seen and lived the changes that the area has undergone. She knows that its residents want leaders that are in partnership with them in providing their families with opportunities for success and community connections while keeping them and their neighbors safe in their homes. Jackie’s journey – having been raised in Bolingbrook, exploring other areas for a bit, and now returned to the area (permanently, as far as she’s concerned!) – has helped form her sense of who she is not just as a person but as a public servant. She has seen and experienced some of the many ways in which governmental agencies assist and protect their constituents. Her family home growing up was acquired with the help of a VHA home loan. As a young mother and later as a single parent, she was fortunate that she had family and friends she could rely on when needed, but she also knew that there were programs available to make sure that her children were cared for and agencies to keep them all safe and healthy.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Maintain current programs that support working families
• Experience counts, this position looks part-time but it is a fulltime occupation.
• Find housing solutions so that young families can grow.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Public safety, especially as it pertains to immigrants and people of color that are citizens. Also our environment, we must continue to support alternative energy sources. Housing is also tough right now. We need to change our zoning rules to allow for more affordable housing. If we provide more senior citizen housing it will free up single family homes.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Will County Pride Coalition

Intrn'l Union of Operating Engineers

County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant

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