Matt Hanson
Democratic Incumbent
Biography
Matt Hanson, a Democrat, is the sitting Illinois state representative for District 83, per the Illinois House's official roster and his campaign site, which describes him as dedicated to working families.
Kendall County, Illinois
Illinois House District 83
Kendall County, Illinois
Illinois House District 83
2 candidates are tracked for Illinois House District 83 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Matt Hanson and Jesse Rodriguez. Candidate information follows official Kendall County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
About this race
Matt Hanson (Democratic), Jesse Rodriguez (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Matt Hanson 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, Matt Hanson, is on the ballot.