Six candidates have submitted their names to run for four seats on the Community High School District 99 Board of Education in the 2013 election.

Patch put together the following guide to help Downers Grove voters get to know each candidate and keep track of the latest election news. 

CANDIDATE BIOS

Early voting begins March 25. Election Day is April 9. As we get closer to the days when you can cast a ballot, we'll update this page with issue-based information about each of the candidates. 

• Election 2013: Deborah "Debbie" Boyle
• Election 2013: Martin Gorski
• Election 2013: Henry P. Jakobsze
• Election 2013: Teresa "Terry" K. Pavesich
• Election 2013: Julia Kennedy Beckman
• Election 2013: Rick Pavinato

THE 'MUST-READ' STORIES

Interesting stories relevant to the District 99 election:

• District 99 Candidate Forum Set for Tuesday, Feb. 25

• League of Women Voters to Host Downers Grove Candidate Forums, Feb. 23

• District 99 Board President Withdraws from Upcoming Election, Jan. 17

• Seven File for District 99 School Board; Four in District 58, Dec. 26

• State Extends Local Elections Filing Deadline to 5 P.M. Dec. 26, Dec. 4

MORE LOCAL ELECTION COVERAGE ON PATCH

• Downers Grove Election Central: A guide to every race that affects residents of Downers Grove will be posted by early March.
• Election 2013: A chronological feed of every election-related post on Downers Grove Patch.
• District 99: Catch up on the latest news from North and South high schools, as well as action taken by the District 99 school board.

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