Washington County, Illinois

Illinois House District 115

One candidate is tracked for Illinois House District 115 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David H. Friess. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

David H. Friess (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; David H. Friess 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, David H. Friess, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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David H. Friess

Republican Incumbent

Biography

David H. Friess was born and raised in Southern Illinois, graduated from Chester High School, and enlisted in the Air Force before joining the reserves, including service during Desert Storm, per his Illinois House of Representatives biography. He later worked for Delta Airlines, earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Mercer University, and a Juris Doctorate from John Marshall Law School, per the same source. Friess has served as Representative since 2021. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

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Who is running for Illinois House District 115 in 2026?

When is the Illinois House District 115 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 Washington County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

David H. Friess, full profile Official Illinois election office