Nicolle Grasse

Nicolle Grasse is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 53 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Nicolle Grasse is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Grasse is a full-time legislator who previously worked as a hospice chaplain and served as an elected Arlington Heights Village Trustee, per her ilga.gov legislative profile. She has represented the 53rd District since June 2024 and is ordained United Church of Christ clergy. She holds degrees from Elmhurst College and Chicago Theological Seminary. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.