Robert "Bob" Rita

Robert "Bob" Rita is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 28 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Robert "Bob" Rita is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Rita is a Deputy Majority Leader who has represented the 28th District since 2003, per his ilga.gov legislative profile. He chairs the Approp-General Service Committee and also serves on the Ethics & Elections, Gaming and Housing committees. He is a graduate of Eisenhower High School who attended Governors State University. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.