Cook County, Illinois

Illinois House District 15

One candidate is tracked for Illinois House District 15 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael J. Kelly. Candidate information follows official Cook County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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, Michael J. Kelly, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Michael J. Kelly

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

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.

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Who is running for Illinois House District 15 in 2026?

When is the Illinois House District 15 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.

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Candidate roster from official Cook County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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