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Cook County, Illinois

Illinois House District 3

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

About this race

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.

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, Eva-Dina Delgado, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Eva-Dina Delgado

Eva-Dina Delgado

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Illinois House District 3 in 2026?

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

When is the Illinois House District 3 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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