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Michael "Mike" Crawford

Michael "Mike" Crawford

Democratic · Illinois · 2026 · Incumbent

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Illinois House District 31Illinois · 2026Cook County sample ballot
Top priorities
  • Legislation supporting students with disabilities
  • Protections for youth in the foster care system
  • Education funding and opportunity at all levels

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Biography

Michael Crawford is a postsecondary educator and administrator who has worked at The Chicago School, City Colleges of Chicago and Northern Illinois University, per the Illinois General Assembly. He has represented the 31st District since January 2025.

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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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