Abdelnasser Rashid

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Per the campaign site, Abdelnasser Rashid earned a bachelor's degree from Harvard and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, served as deputy chief of staff to Cook County Clerk David Orr, and is a lecturer at Northwestern University. Abdelnasser Rashid is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 21 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Abdelnasser Rashid is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Rashid is the sitting state representative for the 21st District, representing Chicago's southwest side and adjoining suburbs. He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and co-chairs the state's AI Task Force, per the General Assembly's roster.