Selma Saenz

Selma Saenz, of Cortland, is the Democratic candidate for the full four-year-term seat on DeKalb County Board District 5, which covers DeKalb, Cortland, and parts of Sycamore and Maple Park. Running for her first term, she advanced unopposed through the March 2026 Democratic primary.

Her campaign centers on bringing neighbors together through community partnerships and collaborative local government, investing in strong infrastructure, and supporting economic growth that works for families and small businesses — with a focus on making sure every resident of the district has a voice and real representation on the county board.