Anthony Vega was sworn in as the 16th County Clerk of Lake County on December 1st 2022, taking the reins of both the Clerk’s Office and the office of the Recorder of Deeds in the much anticipated merger between both offices.

As County Clerk, Anthony serves as the Chief Election Authority of Lake County, and as the keeper of Lake County history tasked with maintaining land and vital records, assumed business name filings, and tax extension all while serving as Clerk to the County Board.

Previously, Anthony served as Chief of Staff to Lake County Sheriff John D. Idleburg, with prior experience in advocacy and organizing. When he was elected, Anthony became the first Latino Lake County Clerk, and the first openly LGBTQ+ candidate to win a countywide office. Politically, Anthony was elected as a Democrat, and he also proudly serves as Treasurer for the Young Democrats of Illinois - the official youth arm of the Democratic Party in the state. County Clerk Anthony Vega holds a B.A. in Political Science from Bellarmine University, and a Master’s in Public Policy from Loyola University Chicago. Anthony resides in Grayslake with his husband, Jorge, and four dogs, Vader, Skye, Kylo and Rey.