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McHenry County, Illinois

Illinois House District 70

2 candidates are tracked for Illinois House District 70 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Veronica Garcia-Martinez and Jeff Keicher. Candidate information follows official McHenry County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Veronica Garcia-Martinez (Democratic), Jeff Keicher (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Jeff Keicher 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, Jeff Keicher, is on the ballot.

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Veronica Garcia-Martinez

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Rising cost of living
  • Reliable funding for bilingual learners and students with special needs
  • Pension reform and a voice for the immigrant community

Per the Shaw Local (Daily Chronicle) questionnaire.

Biography

Veronica Garcia-Martinez is a bilingual teacher in DeKalb School District 428 and founder of Esperanza Latina, per Northern Public Radio (WNIJ). She holds three degrees from Northern Illinois University, including a Master of Arts in Teaching. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Jeff Keicher

Jeff Keicher

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Lowering property taxes
  • A balanced state budget and controlled spending
  • Job opportunities and economic growth

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Jeff Keicher, a Republican, is the sitting Illinois state representative for District 70, sworn in July 2018, and serves as Republican Conference Chairperson, per the Illinois House's official roster. He owns a State Farm Insurance agency in Sycamore, Illinois, that he has operated since 2006, and has more than 25 years in the insurance industry, per his campaign site. Keicher is a graduate of Northern Illinois University and has held executive roles with the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce, the Sycamore Public Library board and the Sycamore Rotary Club, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Illinois House District 70 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Illinois House District 70 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Veronica Garcia-Martinez and Jeff Keicher. Candidate information follows official McHenry County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Illinois House District 70 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 McHenry County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
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