Cook County, Illinois

Illinois House District 26

One candidate is tracked for Illinois House District 26 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kam Buckner. Candidate information follows official Cook County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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, Kam Buckner, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Kam Buckner

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

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.

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Who is running for Illinois House District 26 in 2026?

When is the Illinois House District 26 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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