Two women with long records of public service are vying to be the circuit court clerk in Lake County. Two-term incumbent Erin Cartwright Weinstein, a Democrat, is seeking another four years in office.

Lake County deserves better. I am running for Lake County Circuit Court Clerk to restore the public’s trust by getting politics out of the office and getting things done for our taxpayers.

She is challenged by Republican Carla Wyckoff, who served as Lake County clerk from 2014 to 2018. The circuit clerk is the official keeper of records for all matters, such as court cases, brought ...