Sangamon County, Illinois

Illinois House District 87

One candidate is tracked for Illinois House District 87 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: William E Hauter. Candidate information follows official Sangamon County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

William E Hauter (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; William E Hauter 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, William E Hauter, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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William E Hauter

Republican Incumbent

Biography

William E Hauter is the incumbent Illinois House member for the 87th District, per his official representative website. He is a physician from Morton, Illinois, board certified in Emergency Medicine and Anesthesiology, who practices at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, per his official representative website. Hauter graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1997 and previously served on the Tazewell County Board. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Illinois House District 87 in 2026?

When is the Illinois House District 87 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 Sangamon County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

William E Hauter, full profile Official Illinois election office