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Maria Peterson

Maria Peterson

Democratic · Illinois · 2026

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Illinois House District 52Illinois · 2026Kane County sample ballot
Top priorities
  • Lowering costs for working families
  • Expanding affordable housing
  • Gun violence prevention and community safety

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Maria Peterson is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 52 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Peterson is a former attorney and community advocate who serves as Vice Chair of the Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals, per her campaign site. She previously ran for the Illinois Senate in 2022 and challenged incumbent Rep. Martin McLaughlin for this seat in 2024, per the Daily Herald. She is running against McLaughlin again in the 52nd District.

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Profile facts follow official election office filings and the sources cited in each biography. Roster last verified September 27, 2026. Official sources are the final word on who appears on your ballot.

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