Cook County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Omar Aquino Democratic Incumbent

Omar Aquino is the incumbent state senator for the 2nd District, per the official Illinois Senate website. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.

Omar Aquino (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Omar Aquino 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Mattie Hunter Democratic Incumbent

Mattie Hunter is the incumbent state senator for the 3rd District and serves as Assistant Majority Leader, per the official Illinois Senate website. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.

Mattie Hunter (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Mattie Hunter 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Lakesia Collins Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Focuses on issues affecting youth in foster care
• Supports mothers and working families
• Supports expanding access to affordable healthcare for seniors

Per the campaign site.

About Lakesia Collins

Lakesia Collins is the incumbent state senator for Illinois Senate District 5, per the campaign site. Before public office, Collins worked at a nursing home and is a single mother of three.

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Lakesia Collins (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Lakesia Collins 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Sara Feigenholtz Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Supports increasing law enforcement resources and banning assault weapons
• Supports guaranteeing healthcare access, including for seniors
• Supports keeping abortion legal in Illinois and LGBTQ+ rights protections

Per the campaign site.

About Sara Feigenholtz

Sara Feigenholtz is the incumbent state senator for Illinois Senate District 6, per the campaign site. Feigenholtz grew up in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, where Feigenholtz's mother ran a medical practice, and holds constituent listening tours after each legislative session.

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Sara Feigenholtz (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Sara Feigenholtz 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.

Ram Villivalam Democratic Incumbent

Ram Villivalam is the Democratic candidate for Illinois Senate District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Ram Villivalam is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Villivalam is the sitting state senator for the 8th District and serves as Majority Caucus Whip. He previously worked as legislative coordinator to SEIU Healthcare, per the General Assembly's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Ram Villivalam (Democratic), Vince Romano (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Ram Villivalam 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.

Patrick Hanley (Democratic), Tom Lally (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Sen. Laura Fine (Democratic), the sitting member per the General Assembly's roster, is not on the November ballot. 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Mike Porfirio Democratic Incumbent

Mike Porfirio is a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and Navy Reserve officer who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, per the Illinois General Assembly. He worked as public works director for the Village of Bridgeview before his election and has represented the 11th District since 2023, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Mike Porfirio (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Mike Porfirio 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Celina Villanueva Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Supports expanding access to health services and programs for working families

Per the campaign site.

About Celina Villanueva

Celina Villanueva is the Democratic candidate for Illinois Senate District 12 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Celina Villanueva is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Villanueva is a full-time legislator and community organizer who previously worked as Civic & Youth Engagement Manager at the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, per her ilga.gov legislative profile. She served in the Illinois House in 2019 and 2020 before moving to the Senate, where she has represented the 12th District since 2020 and chairs the Revenue Committee. She holds a Latino/a Studies degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

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Celina Villanueva (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Celina Villanueva 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.

Emil Jones III Democratic Incumbent

Emil Jones III is the incumbent state senator for the 14th District, per the official Illinois Senate website. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.

Emil Jones III (Democratic), Brian Skala (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Emil Jones III 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Napoleon B. III Harris Democratic Incumbent

Napoleon B. III Harris is the Democratic candidate for Illinois Senate District 15 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Napoleon B. III Harris is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Harris is the sitting state senator for the 15th District and serves as Assistant Majority Leader. A former NFL linebacker, he now works as an entrepreneur and holds degrees from Northwestern University, per the General Assembly's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Napoleon B. III Harris (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Napoleon B. III Harris 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.

Elgie R. Sims Jr. Democratic Incumbent

Elgie R. Sims Jr. is an attorney who previously served in the Illinois House from 2012 to 2018, per the Illinois General Assembly. He has represented the 17th District in the Senate since 2018 and serves as Majority Caucus Appropriations Leader, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Elgie R. Sims Jr. (Democratic), Frederick L. Walls (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Elgie R. Sims Jr. 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.

Frances Ann Hurley (Democratic), Christine McGovern (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Sen. Bill Cunningham (Democratic), the sitting member per the General Assembly's roster, is not on the November ballot. 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Graciela Guzman Democratic Incumbent

Graciela Guzman is the Democratic candidate for Illinois Senate District 20 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Graciela Guzman is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Guzman is the sitting state senator for the 20th District, per the General Assembly's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Graciela Guzman (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Graciela Guzman 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.

Suzanne "Suzy" Glowiak Hilton Democratic Incumbent

Suzanne "Suzy" Glowiak Hilton is the Democratic candidate for Illinois Senate District 23 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Suzanne "Suzy" Glowiak Hilton is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Suzy Glowiak Hilton is a mechanical engineer who has represented the 23rd Senate District since 2019, per her ilga.gov profile. She previously served as a village trustee in Western Springs and chairs the Senate Licensed Activities Committee. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Suzanne "Suzy" Glowiak Hilton (Democratic), Linda Z. Polacek (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Suzanne "Suzy" Glowiak Hilton 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.

Benjamin "Ben" McAdams Democratic

Top priorities

• Healthcare access
• Protecting due-process rights for all residents
• Equitable housing and living standards

Per the campaign site.

About Benjamin "Ben" McAdams

Benjamin "Ben" McAdams is a community organizer who previously worked for the Wheaton Park District, per his campaign site. He has served as a Democratic precinct committeeman in York and Bloomingdale townships and holds finance and economics degrees from Elmhurst University.

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Seth Lewis Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

• Supports lowering property taxes and reducing government spending
• Supports expanding mental health and cancer screening coverage
• Emphasizes working across party lines on constituent priorities

Per the campaign site.

About Seth Lewis

Seth Lewis is a State Farm Insurance agent and small business owner running for Illinois Senate District 24, per the campaign site. Lewis was elected to the Illinois House in 2020 and sponsored legislation requiring insurance coverage for comprehensive cancer testing, and has coached youth sports and served as a trustee of the Bartlett Fire Protection District.

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Benjamin "Ben" McAdams (Democratic), Seth Lewis (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Seth Lewis 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.

Darby Hills Republican Incumbent

Darby Hills is the incumbent state senator for the 26th District, per the official Illinois Senate website, which credits Hills with sponsoring e-bike safety legislation. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.

Nabeela Syed (Democratic), Darby Hills (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Darby Hills 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.

David Mathis Republican

Top priorities

• Fiscal responsibility and government transparency
• Support for working families and small businesses
• Public safety

Per the campaign site.

About David Mathis

David Mathis is a retired U.S. Marine Corps and Army National Guard veteran with 24 years of combined service, per his campaign site. He works as a security professional and lives in Arlington Heights.

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Carina Santa Maria (Democratic), David Mathis (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Sen. Mark L. Walker (Democratic), the sitting member per the General Assembly's roster, is not on the November ballot. 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.

Julie A. Morrison Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Supports gun safety measures
• Supports lowering healthcare costs for families
• Supports access to reproductive health care

Per the campaign site.

About Julie A. Morrison

Julie A. Morrison is the incumbent state senator for Illinois Senate District 29 and a founding member of the Senate's Special Needs Caucus, per the campaign site.

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Julie A. Morrison (Democratic), Kate McGrath (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Julie A. Morrison 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Adriane L. Johnson Democratic Incumbent

Adriane L. Johnson is the Democratic candidate for Illinois Senate District 30 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Adriane L. Johnson is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Johnson was appointed to the Senate in 2020 after serving more than a decade on the Buffalo Grove Park District Board of Commissioners, including as its president, per her ilga.gov legislative profile. She has represented the 30th District since 2020 and previously chaired the Illinois Association of Park Districts. She holds a Master of Jurisprudence from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Adriane L. Johnson (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Adriane L. Johnson 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Don Harmon Democratic Incumbent

Don Harmon is the incumbent state senator for the 39th District and President of the Illinois Senate, per the official legislative website. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.

Don Harmon (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Don Harmon 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

John Curran Republican Incumbent

John Curran is the incumbent state senator for the 41st District and Illinois Senate Minority Leader, per the official legislative website. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.

John Curran (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; John Curran 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Aaron M. Ortiz Democratic Incumbent

Aaron M. Ortiz is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Aaron M. Ortiz is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Ortiz is a full-time legislator and former educator and college counselor in Chicago Public Schools, per his ilga.gov legislative profile. He has represented the 1st District since January 2019 and chairs the Counties & Townships Committee. He is a lifelong resident of Chicago's Gage Park neighborhood and a member of the Chicago Teachers Union. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Aaron M. Ortiz (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Aaron M. Ortiz 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.

Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Fair wages and workplace protections
• Increased public school funding
• Expanded health care access and reproductive care

Per the campaign site.

About Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez

Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Hernandez is a full-time state legislator who has served as Deputy Majority Leader since 2007, per her ilga.gov legislative profile. She previously worked as a Senior Policy Advisor to Lt. Governor Patrick Quinn and spent 17 years with Cicero Public Schools. She holds degrees from Morton College and Northeastern University and is active with Cicero-area youth and children's services organizations.

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Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez (Democratic), Laura Hruska (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Eva-Dina Delgado Democratic Incumbent

Eva-Dina Delgado is an attorney who serves as Assistant Majority Leader in the Illinois House, per her ilga.gov profile. She previously served on the Chicago Police Board from 2016 to 2019 and holds a law degree from DePaul University. She is active in the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus and the House Democratic Women's Caucus. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Eva-Dina Delgado (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Eva-Dina Delgado 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Lilian Jimenez Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Expand affordable housing and economic opportunity
• Equal access to education and health care
• Safe neighborhoods and environmental protection

Per the campaign site.

About Lilian Jimenez

Lilian Jimenez is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Lilian Jimenez is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Jimenez is the sitting state representative for the 4th District and chairs the House Housing Committee. She represents Humboldt Park, Ukrainian Village, West Town, Hermosa and Belmont-Cragin, per her campaign site.

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Lilian Jimenez (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Lilian Jimenez 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Kimberly Neely DuBuclet Democratic Incumbent

Kimberly Neely DuBuclet previously served as vice president of the board of commissioners of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, per the Illinois General Assembly. She has represented the 5th District since May 2023. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Kimberly Neely DuBuclet (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Kimberly Neely DuBuclet 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Sonya Marie Harper Democratic Incumbent

Sonya Marie Harper is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 6 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Sonya Marie Harper is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Harper is the sitting state representative for the 6th District, a post she has held since October 2015. She is executive director of Grow Greater Englewood and president of Sharper PR Communications, per the General Assembly's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Sonya Marie Harper (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Sonya Marie Harper 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democratic Incumbent

Emanuel "Chris" Welch is an attorney and partner at the law firm Ancel, Glink, Diamond, Bush, DiCianni and Krafthefer, per the Illinois General Assembly. He has served as Speaker of the Illinois House since January 2013 and previously was president of the Proviso Township High Schools District 209 school board, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Emanuel "Chris" Welch (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Emanuel "Chris" Welch 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Shantel Franklin Democratic

Top priorities

• Expanding safe, stable and affordable housing
• Strengthening public schools and support for students facing housing insecurity
• Gun violence prevention through community-based approaches

Per the campaign site.

About Shantel Franklin

Shantel Franklin is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Franklin is a policy professional and real estate agent who spent six years working in community outreach and legislative liaison roles at the Illinois Attorney General's Office, per her campaign site. She holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science and a master's degree in Public Affairs. She grew up on Chicago's West Side and has spoken about her own experience with homelessness and educational instability.

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Shantel Franklin (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. La Shawn K. Ford (Democratic), the sitting member per the General Assembly's roster, is not on the November ballot. 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Yolonda Morris Democratic Incumbent

Yolonda Morris is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 9 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Yolonda Morris is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Morris brings 26 years of experience as a Certified Nurse Assistant and previously worked as a union organizer with SEIU, per her ilga.gov legislative profile. She has represented the 9th District since September 2023 and has focused on workforce issues including minimum wage, safe staffing standards and childcare access. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Yolonda Morris (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Yolonda Morris 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Jawaharial "Omar" Williams Democratic Incumbent

Jawaharial Williams is a member of the Laborers' International Union of North America and Plumbers Local 130 UA who has represented the 10th District since 2019, per his ilga.gov profile. He is a former president of the Young Democrats of Illinois and chairs the House's Job & Workforce Development Subcommittee and Prescription Drug Affordability Committee. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Jawaharial "Omar" Williams (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Jawaharial "Omar" Williams 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Ann M. Williams Democratic Incumbent

Ann M. Williams is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 11 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Ann M. Williams is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Williams is the sitting state representative for the 11th District and serves as Assistant Majority Leader. She is an attorney who previously served as an Assistant Illinois Attorney General, per the General Assembly's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Ann M. Williams (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Ann M. Williams 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.

Paul Kendrick (Democratic), Justin J. Kumar (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. Margaret Croke (Democratic), the sitting member per the General Assembly's roster, is not on the November ballot. 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.

Demerike "Demi" Palecek (Democratic), Terry Nguyen Le (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. Hoan Huynh (Democratic), the sitting member per the General Assembly's roster, is not on the November ballot. 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Kelly M. Cassidy Democratic Incumbent

Kelly M. Cassidy previously served as legislative director for the National Organization for Women and as a legislative aide to then-state Senator John Cullerton, per the Illinois General Assembly. She has represented the 14th District since 2011. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Kelly M. Cassidy (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Kelly M. Cassidy 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Michael J. Kelly Democratic Incumbent

Michael J. Kelly is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 15 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Michael J. Kelly is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Kelly has served 18 years as a Chicago Fire Department firefighter and Local 2 union member, per his ilga.gov legislative profile. He has represented the 15th District since November 2021 and chairs the Police & Fire Committee. He holds a business management degree from Quincy University. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Michael J. Kelly (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Michael J. Kelly 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Kevin John Olickal Democratic Incumbent

Kevin John Olickal is a Skokie native who has represented the 16th District since 2023, per his ilga.gov profile. He previously worked on House Democratic staff and served as executive director of the Ind-American Democratic Organization, and he is currently pursuing a law degree at Loyola University Chicago. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Kevin John Olickal (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Kevin John Olickal 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.

Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democratic Incumbent

Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 17 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Gong-Gershowitz is the sitting state representative for the 17th District and chairs the House Judiciary - Civil Committee. She is a human rights attorney who previously litigated at Winston and Strawn, per the General Assembly's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (Democratic), James "Jim" Geldermann (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz 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.

Robyn Gabel Democratic Incumbent

Robyn Gabel served as executive director of the nonprofit Everthrive from 1988 to 2010 before her election to the House, per the Illinois General Assembly. She has served as House Majority Leader since 2010 and chairs the Rules Committee, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Robyn Gabel (Democratic), Pete Donaghue (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Robyn Gabel 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.

Lindsey LaPointe Democratic Incumbent

Lindsey LaPointe is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 19 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Lindsey LaPointe is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. LaPointe is a full-time legislator with a social work background, having worked as a project manager on justice reform at Business and Professional People for the Public Interest and as a program manager at the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, per her ilga.gov legislative profile. She has represented the 19th District since July 2019 and holds degrees from Grinnell College and the University of Illinois at Chicago's Jane Addams College of Social Work. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Lindsey LaPointe (Democratic), John "JZ" Zimmers (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Lindsey LaPointe 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Brad Stephens Republican Incumbent

Brad Stephens, a Republican, is the sitting Illinois state representative for District 20 and serves as Assistant Minority Leader, per the Illinois House's official roster. He is CEO of the Village of Rosemont and previously served 18 years on the Rosemont Village Board of Trustees, per his campaign site. Stephens is a lifelong resident of the district and lives with his wife Suzi and their five children, per his campaign site.

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Brad Stephens (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Brad Stephens 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.

Abdelnasser Rashid Democratic Incumbent

Abdelnasser Rashid is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 21 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Abdelnasser Rashid is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Rashid is the sitting state representative for the 21st District, representing Chicago's southwest side and adjoining suburbs. He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and co-chairs the state's AI Task Force, per the General Assembly's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Abdelnasser Rashid (Democratic), Eric Su (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Abdelnasser Rashid 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Angie Guerrero-Cuellar Democratic Incumbent

Angie Guerrero-Cuellar is a community organizer and graduate of Roosevelt University with a degree in international relations, per the Illinois General Assembly. She has represented the 22nd District since 2021 and chairs the House Small Business and Technology Innovation Committee, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Angie Guerrero-Cuellar (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Angie Guerrero-Cuellar 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Edgar Gonzalez Jr. Democratic Incumbent

Edgar Gonzalez, Jr. is an Assistant Majority Leader and Floor Whip who has represented the 23rd District since 2020, per his ilga.gov profile. Raised in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood, he earned a degree in government and economics from Harvard University and previously worked as a constituent-services staffer for U.S. Rep. Jesus Garcia. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Edgar Gonzalez Jr. (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Edgar Gonzalez Jr. 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Theresa Mah Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Support for working families
• Education
• Job growth

Per the campaign site.

About Theresa Mah

Theresa Mah, a Democrat, is the sitting Illinois state representative for District 24 and serves as Majority Conference Chairperson, per the Illinois House's official roster. She lives in the McKinley Park neighborhood of Chicago and was the first Asian American elected to the Illinois General Assembly, first elected in November 2016, per her campaign site.

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Theresa Mah (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Theresa Mah 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.

Curtis J. II Tarver Democratic Incumbent

Curtis J. Tarver, II is a trial attorney who serves as Assistant Majority Leader in the Illinois House, per his ilga.gov profile. He holds a law degree from the University of Iowa and chairs the House Revenue & Finance Committee along with several tax-related subcommittees. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Curtis J. II Tarver (Democratic), Antoinette Jewel Simmons (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Curtis J. II Tarver 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Kam Buckner Democratic Incumbent

Kam Buckner is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 26 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Kam Buckner is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Buckner is the sitting state representative for the 26th District and serves as Speaker Pro Tempore. He previously worked in governmental affairs at Outfront Media and led the youth nonprofit World Sport Chicago, per the General Assembly's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Kam Buckner (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Kam Buckner 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Justin Q. Slaughter Democratic Incumbent

Justin Slaughter previously worked as a legislative coordinator for the Cook County Bureau of Administration and as a policy advisor to Gov. Pat Quinn, per the Illinois General Assembly. He has represented the 27th District since 2017 and chairs several House criminal justice committees, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Justin Q. Slaughter (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Justin Q. Slaughter 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Robert "Bob" Rita Democratic Incumbent

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.

Robert "Bob" Rita (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Robert "Bob" Rita 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Thaddeus Jones Democratic Incumbent

Thaddeus Jones has represented the 29th District since 2011 and chairs the House Insurance Committee, per his ilga.gov profile. He was the first African-American alderman of Calumet City's Third Ward and founded the Jones Foundation, where he serves as chief executive officer. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Thaddeus Jones (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Thaddeus Jones 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

William "Will" Davis Democratic Incumbent

William "Will" Davis is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 30 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. William "Will" Davis is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Davis is the sitting state representative for the 30th District and chairs the Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education Committee. He holds a B.A. from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and an MPA from Governors State University, per the General Assembly's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

William "Will" Davis (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; William "Will" Davis 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Michael "Mike" Crawford Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Legislation supporting students with disabilities
• Protections for youth in the foster care system
• Education funding and opportunity at all levels

Per the campaign site.

About Michael "Mike" Crawford

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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Michael "Mike" Crawford (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Michael "Mike" Crawford 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Lisa J. Davis Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Reinstating the grocery tax break to reduce family expenses
• Gun violence prevention legislation
• Improving health care access and affordability

Per the campaign site.

About Lisa J. Davis

Lisa J. Davis, a Democrat, is the sitting Illinois state representative for District 32, per the Illinois House's official roster. She describes herself as a mother of three, per her campaign site.

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Lisa J. Davis (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Lisa J. Davis 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Marcus C. Evans Jr. Democratic Incumbent

Marcus C. Evans, Jr. is a licensed real estate appraiser who serves as Assistant Majority Leader in the Illinois House, per his ilga.gov profile. He previously served as Chicago City Council deputy chief of staff for the 8th Ward and is a cancer survivor who advocates for health care equity. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Marcus C. Evans Jr. (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Marcus C. Evans Jr. 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Cleopatra "Cleo" Cowley (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. Nicholas K. Smith (Democratic), the sitting member per the General Assembly's roster, is not on the November ballot. 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.

Mary Gill Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Public safety
• Education
• Worker rights

Per the campaign site.

About Mary Gill

Mary Gill, a Democrat, is the sitting Illinois state representative for District 35, per the Illinois House's official roster. She is a lifelong resident of the district, born in the West Beverly neighborhood and now living in Mount Greenwood, per her campaign site. Gill previously served as executive director of the Mt. Greenwood Community and Business Association and worked as a special education teacher, per her campaign site.

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Mary Gill (Democratic), David A. Dewar (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Mary Gill 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.

Rick Ryan Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Support for reproductive rights
• Support from labor unions
• Property tax relief

Per the campaign site.

About Rick Ryan

Rick Ryan, a Democrat, is the sitting Illinois state representative for District 36, per the Illinois House's official roster. Born and raised in Oak Lawn, he has lived in Evergreen Park for more than thirty years with his wife Maureen, per his campaign site. Ryan graduated from DePaul University in 1989 and John Marshall Law School in 1992, has practiced law for more than thirty years, and served as an officer of the Southwest Bar Association, per his campaign site. He is a former president of the Evergreen Park Baseball League and the Evergreen Park Booster Club and coached a youth state championship baseball team, per his campaign site.

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Rick Ryan (Democratic), David Sheppard (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Rick Ryan 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Patrick Sheehan Republican Incumbent

Patrick Sheehan is the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 37 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Patrick Sheehan is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Sheehan brings nearly two decades of law enforcement experience to the 37th District seat he has held since April 2024, per his ilga.gov legislative profile. He previously served as a Lockport City Council alderman and Lockport Township Park District commissioner and remains active coaching youth football and soccer in Lockport. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Patrick Sheehan (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Patrick Sheehan 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Debbie Meyers-Martin Democratic Incumbent

Debbie Meyers-Martin is the incumbent Illinois House member for the 38th District, representing Frankfort, Tinley Park, Oak Forest, Olympia Fields, Matteson, Richton Park, Hazel Crest and Country Club Hills, per her official representative website. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.

Debbie Meyers-Martin (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Debbie Meyers-Martin 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.

Will Guzzardi Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• An education funding formula that directs more money to low-income school districts
• Opposes using public dollars for private-school vouchers or scholarship tax credits
• Reducing reliance on standardized testing

Per the campaign site.

About Will Guzzardi

Will Guzzardi, a Democrat, is the sitting Illinois state representative for District 39, first elected in 2014, per the Illinois House's official roster. He attended Brown University, earning a degree in comparative literature, and is originally from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, per his campaign site. Guzzardi has lived in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood since attending university and previously taught after-school programs and tutored children, per his campaign site.

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Will Guzzardi (Democratic), Cesar A. Guillen (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Will Guzzardi 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Miguel Alvelo-Rivera (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. (Democratic), the sitting member per the General Assembly's roster, is not on the November ballot. 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Anna Moeller Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Protecting reproductive freedom
• Using state resources more efficiently

Per the campaign site.

About Anna Moeller

Anna Moeller, a Democrat, is the sitting Illinois state representative for District 43, per the Illinois House's official roster and her campaign site. She has said that one of her first official actions in office was to decline a taxpayer-funded pension and health benefits offered to legislators, per her campaign site.

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Anna Moeller (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Anna Moeller 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.

Fred Crespo Democratic Incumbent

Fred Crespo has represented the 44th District since 2007 and chairs the Legislative Audit Commission, per his ilga.gov profile. A graduate of Loyola University Chicago, he previously served as a Hoffman Estates trustee and sits on the leadership board of Women In Need Growing Stronger, which serves domestic violence survivors. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Fred Crespo (Democratic), Ralph Black (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Fred Crespo 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.

Martha "Marti" Deuter Democratic Incumbent

Martha "Marti" Deuter is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 45 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Martha "Marti" Deuter is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Deuter is the sitting state representative for the 45th District, a seat she has held since January 2025, per the General Assembly's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Martha "Marti" Deuter (Democratic), Gina Parrilli (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Martha "Marti" Deuter 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.

Amanda Zahorak Democratic

Top priorities

• Increasing access to safe and affordable housing
• Community-centered, nonpartisan solutions in Springfield

Per the campaign site.

About Amanda Zahorak

Amanda Zahorak is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 48 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Zahorak works in nonprofit leadership and holds a Master's degree in Public Policy and Administration from Northwestern University, per her campaign site. She spent five years on the board of GiGi's Playhouse Chicago and previously worked in advocacy communications at Habitat for Humanity focused on housing access. She was raised in the 48th District and attended DuPage County public schools.

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Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Incumbent

Jennifer Sanalitro is the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 48 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Jennifer Sanalitro is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Sanalitro works as a sales executive in the pallet and packaging industry and co-owns a small business in Roselle with her husband, per her ilga.gov legislative profile. She has represented the 48th District since January 2023 and serves as a Wayne Township committeewoman. She resides in Hanover Park. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Amanda Zahorak (Democratic), Jennifer Sanalitro (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Jennifer Sanalitro 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.

Maura Hirschauer Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Making state government more efficient and transparent
• Lowering the cost of living and strengthening the state economy
• Protecting access to reproductive health care

Per the campaign site.

About Maura Hirschauer

Maura Hirschauer, a Democrat, is the sitting Illinois state representative for District 49, per the Illinois House's official roster. She is based in Batavia, Illinois, per her campaign site.

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John Paul Augustynowicz Republican

Top priorities

• Responsive, listening-first local government
• Fixing state government dysfunction
• Community-based problem solving

Per the campaign site.

About John Paul Augustynowicz

John Paul Augustynowicz is a Warrenville alderman and U.S. Navy veteran who served as a submarine officer aboard the USS Parche, per his campaign site. He earned a bachelor's degree from Northern Illinois University using the GI Bill and previously worked as a legislative aide.

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Maura Hirschauer (Democratic), John Paul Augustynowicz (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Maura Hirschauer 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.

Jenny Levin (Democratic), Lori Smith (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. Nabeela Syed (Democratic), the sitting member per the General Assembly's roster, is not on the November ballot. 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.

Maria Peterson Democratic

Top priorities

• Lowering costs for working families
• Expanding affordable housing
• Gun violence prevention and community safety

Per the campaign site.

About Maria Peterson

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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Martin McLaughlin Republican Incumbent

Martin McLaughlin is the incumbent Illinois House member for the 52nd District, representing Lake Barrington, per his official representative website. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.

Maria Peterson (Democratic), Martin McLaughlin (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Martin McLaughlin 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.

Nicolle Grasse Democratic Incumbent

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.

Elizabeth Bauer Republican

Top priorities

• Fiscal responsibility and accountability
• Organic job growth through fair tax and regulatory policy
• Restoring public trust and public safety

Per the campaign site.

About Elizabeth Bauer

Bauer is an actuary who has worked in pension consulting and more recently in healthcare, and she holds a master's degree in applied economics from the University of Illinois at Chicago, per the campaign site. She has written on retirement and fiscal policy as a senior writer at Forbes and on her own blog, with occasional op-eds in the Chicago Tribune, per the campaign site. She has lived in House District 53 for 29 years, per the campaign site.

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Nicolle Grasse (Democratic), Elizabeth Bauer (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Nicolle Grasse 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.

Mary Beth Canty Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Gun safety measures including a safe gun storage law and firearm tracing requirements
• Addressing property taxes and cost of living, including senior freeze exemption increases and tax payment plans
• Expanding full-day kindergarten access and creating a Department of Early Childhood

Per the campaign site.

About Mary Beth Canty

Mary Beth Canty, a Democrat, is the sitting Illinois state representative for District 54, first elected in 2022, per the Illinois House's official roster. She is a parent of two school-age children and serves on the Illinois House Appropriations-Public Safety committee, and was named to the House Property Tax Working Group in 2025, per her campaign site.

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Mary Beth Canty (Democratic), Joseph M. Tracy (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Mary Beth Canty 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.

Justin Cochran Democratic Incumbent

Justin Cochran worked as an archivist with the Illinois State Archives and later served as chief of staff to then-state Rep. Marty Moylan, per the Illinois General Assembly. He was appointed to the 55th District seat in December 2025 after Moylan's resignation and is running for a full term. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Justin Cochran (Democratic), Joseph Johnson (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Justin Cochran 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.

Michelle Mussman Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Strengthening schools
• Advocating for families with special needs
• Protecting access to health care

Per the campaign site.

About Michelle Mussman

Michelle Mussman, a Democrat, is the sitting Illinois state representative for District 56, per the Illinois House's official roster and her campaign site.

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Michelle Mussman (Democratic), Rhys Read (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Michelle Mussman 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.

Tracy Katz Muhl Democratic Incumbent

Tracy Katz Muhl is a litigation and trademark attorney who previously served two terms as Northfield Township Democratic committeeperson and eight years on the District 28 school board, per the Illinois General Assembly. She has represented the 57th District since January 2024. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Tracy Katz Muhl (Democratic), Daniel T. Behr (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Tracy Katz Muhl 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Bob Morgan Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Expanding reproductive health care access
• Securing school funding without tax increases
• Supporting local businesses

Per the campaign site.

About Bob Morgan

Bob Morgan, a Democrat, is the sitting Illinois state representative for District 58, per the Illinois House's official roster. He is an attorney at Benesch Law and previously served as the State of Illinois's lead attorney on Affordable Care Act implementation and as director of the Illinois Medical Cannabis Program, per his campaign site. Morgan serves on the board of the Anti-Defamation League and the board of trustees of Equip for Equality, and lives in Deerfield with his wife and two children, per his campaign site.

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Bob Morgan (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Bob Morgan 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Daniel Didech Democratic Incumbent

Daniel Didech is an attorney and lifelong Buffalo Grove resident who has represented the 59th District since 2019, per his ilga.gov profile. He previously worked at Jewish Child & Family Services advocating for children with special needs and served as Vernon Township supervisor. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Daniel Didech (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Daniel Didech 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.

Norma Hernandez Democratic Incumbent

Norma Hernandez is a Melrose Park native who has represented the 77th District since 2023, per her ilga.gov profile. She holds a bachelor's degree in social work and a master's degree in urban planning and policy from the University of Illinois at Chicago and serves on the Triton College board. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Norma Hernandez (Democratic), Anthony Airdo (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Norma Hernandez 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.

Camille Lilly Democratic Incumbent

Camille Lilly is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 78 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Camille Lilly is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Lilly is the sitting state representative for the 78th District and serves as Assistant Majority Leader. She holds a management degree from Drake University and a master's in healthcare administration from the University of Oklahoma, per the General Assembly's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Camille Lilly (Democratic), Julian-Jahleel Randolph Jemison (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Camille Lilly 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Jackie Haas Republican Incumbent

Jackie Haas is the incumbent Illinois House member for the 79th District, representing Kankakee, Will and Grundy counties, per her official representative website. She has worked as a social worker for 30 years and became CEO of the Helen Wheeler Center for Community Mental Health in 2000, and she served on the Kankakee County Board from 2018 to 2020, per her official representative website. Haas holds a bachelor's degree in Social Work from Valparaiso University and a master's degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago's Jane Addams School of Social Work. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.

Jackie Haas (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Jackie Haas 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.

Anthony DeLuca Democratic Incumbent

Anthony DeLuca is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 80 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Anthony DeLuca is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. DeLuca is a businessman in residential, commercial and industrial sales with Republic Services and a former Mayor of Chicago Heights, per his ilga.gov legislative profile. He has represented the 80th District since March 2009 and chairs the Cities & Villages Committee. He is a graduate of Elmhurst College and a member of Teamsters Local 731. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Adam M. Beaty Republican

Top priorities

• Capping property taxes and encouraging economic growth
• Reforming the SAFE-T Act to give judges more discretion
• Parental choice and involvement in education

Per the campaign site.

About Adam M. Beaty

Adam M. Beaty is the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 80 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Beaty is a Patrol Sergeant with the City of Braidwood Police Department and a 12-year law enforcement veteran, per his Shaw Local candidate questionnaire. He previously served as Braidwood City Clerk and as a Reed Township Trustee from 2021 to 2025. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Lewis University and is running against incumbent Rep. Anthony DeLuca.

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Anthony DeLuca (Democratic), Adam M. Beaty (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Anthony DeLuca 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Nicole La Ha Republican Incumbent

Nicole La Ha is the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 82 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Nicole La Ha is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. La Ha is the sitting state representative for the 82nd District, a seat covering portions of DuPage, Cook and Will counties. Her legislative focus includes education, child welfare and services for people with disabilities, per the General Assembly's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Nicole La Ha (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Nicole La Ha 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.