Steve Drew, a Democrat and lifelong Waukegan resident, is running for the North Shore Water Reclamation District Board Ward 2 seat in the Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, Illinois general election.
Drew is certified for the ballot, according to BallotReady election data.
Candidate information
- Name: Steve Drew
- Party: Democratic
- Race: North Shore Water Reclamation District Board, Ward 2
- Election date: Nov. 3, 2026
- Residence: Waukegan (lifelong resident)
Experience and public service
Drew has served on the North Shore Water Reclamation District Board in several capacities over more than two decades, according to a district press release and BallotReady profile data:
- Boardmember, Ward 2, North Shore Water Reclamation District (2022–present)
- Board president, North Shore Water Reclamation District (2012–2014)
- Vice president, North Shore Water Reclamation District (2006–2012)
- Board president, North Shore Water Reclamation District (2004–2006)
- Vice president, North Shore Water Reclamation District (2003–2004)
- Superintendent of public works, City of Waukegan
- Boardmember, Waukegan Unit District 60 School Board (1998–2002)
In October 2025, Drew received the Illinois Association of Wastewater Agencies Public Official Award for exceptional service to the community, according to the district.
On the issues
No issue positions or policy responses from Drew were available in the reviewed candidate materials for this profile.
Endorsements
No endorsements were listed in the reviewed candidate materials for this profile.
Candidate information in this profile is drawn from a producer-reviewed packet including BallotReady election data, the North Shore Water Reclamation District website and a district FOIA mission statement. No candidate questionnaire responses were available.
