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Lake County, Illinois

Illinois House District 60

One candidate is tracked for Illinois House District 60 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Rita Mayfield. Candidate information follows official Lake County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Rita Mayfield (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Rita Mayfield 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, Rita Mayfield, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Rita Mayfield

Rita Mayfield

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Improving schools
  • Protecting the environment
  • Advancing justice and human rights

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Rita Mayfield, a Democrat, is the sitting Illinois state representative for District 60, representing Waukegan, North Chicago and part of Gurnee, per the Illinois House's official roster and her campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Illinois House District 60 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Illinois House District 60 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Rita Mayfield. Candidate information follows official Lake County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Illinois House District 60 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.

How do I see my exact Lake County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Lake County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Rita Mayfield, full profileOfficial Illinois election office