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Lake County, Illinois

Illinois House District 62

One candidate is tracked for Illinois House District 62 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Laura Faver Dias. Candidate information follows official Lake County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Laura Faver Dias (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Laura Faver Dias 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, Laura Faver Dias, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Laura Faver Dias

Laura Faver Dias

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Laura Faver Dias, a Democrat, is the sitting Illinois state representative for District 62, having served since January 2023, per her campaign site and the Illinois House's official roster. She previously served as a village trustee, per her campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Illinois House District 62 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Illinois House District 62 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Laura Faver Dias. Candidate information follows official Lake County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Illinois House District 62 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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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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