2025 Election: DeKalb City Council

Incumbent Ward 2 Alderwoman Barbara Larson won reelection to the DeKalb City Council on Tuesday, grabbing 68% of the vote over opponent Michael Embrey, if unofficial results hold.

Voters this week in DeKalb County determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

It's Election Day in DeKalb County. Polls are open until 7 p.m., and feature many contested races including for mayor, council or township trustee, school or park board seats. Here are some races the Daily Chronicle news team is watching today

This spring, DeKalb County voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

Public safety and infrastructure were among hot topics discussed by DeKalb Ward 2 aldermanic candidates during a recent Daily Chronicle forum. Incumbent Barbara Larson seeks reelection against candidate Michael Embrey.

Barbara Larson and Michael Embrey, candidates for DeKalb City Council Ward 2 debated the issues facing DeKalb ahead of the April 1 election in a Shaw Local candidates forum with Kelsey Rettke and Megann Horstead

Read the transcript: Barbara Larson and Michael Embrey, candidates for DeKalb City Council Ward 2 talked about housing and more issues that face DeKalb ahead of the April 1 election

Candidates seeking to represent Ward 2 on the DeKalb City Council, incumbent Barbara Larson and Michael Embrey, talked top issues and goals for the office in a virtual forum this week with Daily Chronicle news staff.

Barbara Larson on roundabouts in DeKalb: People are either 100% against them or 100% for them, no middle ground. I am thankful we voted to have an in-depth study conducted to see what might work best at north First Street and DeKalb Ave

Justin Carlson on a top priority for DeKalb: Safety - continue investing in our Police departments and first responders

Michael Embrey on roundabouts in DeKalb: Roundabouts can be useful in the right situation. The roundabout south of town in the industrial area has been helpful with semi-trucks moving more efficiently