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Will County, Illinois

Illinois House District 38

One candidate is tracked for Illinois House District 38 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Debbie Meyers-Martin. Candidate information follows official Will County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Debbie Meyers-Martin (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Debbie Meyers-Martin 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, Debbie Meyers-Martin, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Debbie Meyers-Martin

Debbie Meyers-Martin

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Debbie Meyers-Martin is the incumbent Illinois House member for the 38th District, representing Frankfort, Tinley Park, Oak Forest, Olympia Fields, Matteson, Richton Park, Hazel Crest and Country Club Hills, per her official representative website. 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 38 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Illinois House District 38 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Debbie Meyers-Martin. Candidate information follows official Will County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Illinois House District 38 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 Will County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Will County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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