Bureau County, Illinois

Illinois House District 76

2 candidates are tracked for Illinois House District 76 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Amy "Murri" Briel and Liz Bishop. Candidate information follows official Bureau County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Amy "Murri" Briel (Democratic), Liz Bishop (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Amy "Murri" Briel is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Amy "Murri" Briel, is on the ballot.

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Amy "Murri" Briel

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Amy "Murri" Briel was born and raised in La Salle County and is a full-time legislator, per her Illinois House of Representatives biography. She previously served as Chief of Staff for former state representative Lance Yednock and as a caseworker for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, per the same source. Briel lives on her family farm in Ottawa with her husband and three children. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

Liz Bishop

Republican

Top priorities

Wants to reduce state spending and lower the cost of living in Illinois
Supports law enforcement and victims' rights
Wants to address rural healthcare access after nearby hospital closures and service reductions

Per the Shaw Local (Illinois Valley) questionnaire.

Biography

Liz Bishop is retired and formerly worked in banking and finance, per her 2026 Shaw Local candidate questionnaire. She has served as La Salle City Clerk since 2025 and previously as Precinct Committeeman and Deputy State Central Committeeman, and holds a B.A. in English literature from Carleton College, per the same source. Bishop is the Republican nominee for Illinois House District 76 on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Illinois House District 76 in 2026?

When is the Illinois House District 76 election in Illinois?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Illinois are on the Illinois election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Bureau County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Bureau County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Amy "Murri" Briel, full profile Liz Bishop, full profile Official Illinois election office