Election: Today's hot races in DuPage County

A new mayor or village president will be chosen in at least five DuPage County towns in Tuesday's election in races that don't include incumbents.

Here's a look at some of the hottest races ...

Aurora

After a February primary, the race to decide Aurora's next mayor is down to Richard Irvin and Richard Guzman.

Irvin, a 46-year-old attorney and alderman at-large, says he's focused on cutting crime, improving education and boosting economic development.

Guzman, a 39-year-old first-time candidate who works as assistant chief of staff in the mayor's office, says his candidacy is about moving the city forward to become a safer place and offering a higher quality of life. Making Aurora the “safest big city around” will help bring more development and vitality to the City of Lights, he says.

Whoever wins will serve as chief executive of Illinois' second-largest city.

Former Mayor Tom Weisner cited health concerns when he resigned last fall after 11 years at the helm.

Lisle

Longtime Lisle Mayor Joe Broda is trying to fend off a challenge by Chris Pecak, who is part of a slate of candidates called Prosperity for Lisle.

Broda, who was first elected mayor in April 2001, says Lisle has had success during his four consecutive terms. If re-elected, Broda said he will ensure the village's “progress and momentum will continue on the right path in the future.”

Pecak is a construction manager seeking his first elected office. If elected, Pecak says he will work for a property tax freeze, a balanced budget and improved transparency.

He says he and other members of his slate are “prepared to usher in change.”

Warrenville

Warrenville Mayor David Brummel faces a familiar opponent trying to prevent him from serving a fourth term.

Alderman Michael Hoffmann, who Brummel defeated in the 2013 mayoral race, says he's running to provide “a voice” for residents.

Hoffmann, a retired business owner and electrician, says he will work to lower the tax rate. He also wants a park — not houses — on a former warehouse site the city owns on the southeast corner of Rockwell Street and Stafford Place, next to the public library.

Brummel, who served as an alderman from 1999 until 2005 when he was elected mayor, says the city has prospered during his 12 years.

In addition to being one of the safest communities in the state, Brummel says, Warrenville has a balanced budget, no debt and provides services that “meet or exceed community expectations.”

Bensenville

Voters will choose one of two sitting Bensenville trustees to replace former village president Frank Soto, who stepped down to become an arbitrator with the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission.

Frank DeSimone and Henry Wesseler are vying for the top elected position in Bensenville. DeSimone has served on the village board since 2015. Wesseler has been a village trustee since 2009.

Wesseler says he's worked hard to get housing values up and industrial park vacancies down. DeSimone says he wants to see more development, especially since the village is close to O'Hare International Airport.

Roselle

Two sitting Roselle trustees — Wayne Domke and Andy Maglio — are competing to replace longtime Mayor Gayle Smolinski, who is retiring.

Maglio, who has been a trustee since 2009, says he intends to follow in Smolinski's footsteps.

Domke has been on the village board since 2011 and previously served 12 years on the park district commission.

If elected, Domke pledges to aggressively market the village to new businesses. He also wants to set aside money to fund “Quiet Zones” for trains passing through downtown.

Maglio says he wants to look at economic development along Lake Street and work with business owners to increase retention.

Elsewhere

Without an incumbent in the Villa Park village president race, three candidates are bidding for the job.

The race features two village trustees — Albert Bulthuis and Robert Taglia. The third candidate is Chuck Pickerill, who runs small businesses in the auto service and construction industries.

Meanwhile, two incumbent mayors trying to keep their seats are Linda Jackson in Glendale Heights and Tony Ragucci in Oakbrook Terrace.

Jackson is trying to fend off a challenge from Ed Pope. Ragucci is facing off against Arnold Noble.

In Glen Ellyn, Diane McGinley is running unopposed to succeed Alex Demos as village president.

Elsewhere in DuPage, incumbents Rich Veenstra in Addison, Franco Coladipietro in Bloomingdale, Steve Morley in Elmhurst, Jeff Pruyn in Itasca, Keith Giagnorio in Lombard, Ruben Pineda in West Chicago, and Erik Spande in Winfield are all running unopposed.

Key: Two vying to replace Roselle's retiring mayor