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Cook County, Illinois

Illinois House District 33

One candidate is tracked for Illinois House District 33 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Marcus C. Evans Jr.. Candidate information follows official Cook County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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, Marcus C. Evans Jr., is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Marcus C. Evans Jr.

Marcus C. Evans Jr.

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Illinois House District 33 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Illinois House District 33 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Marcus C. Evans Jr.. Candidate information follows official Cook County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Illinois House District 33 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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Marcus C. Evans Jr., full profileOfficial Illinois election office