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Cook County, Illinois

Illinois Senate District 20

One candidate is tracked for Illinois Senate District 20 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Graciela Guzman. Candidate information follows official Cook County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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, Graciela Guzman, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Graciela Guzman

Graciela Guzman

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Illinois Senate District 20 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Illinois Senate District 20 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Graciela Guzman. Candidate information follows official Cook County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Illinois Senate District 20 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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