The Ballot Brief › Illinois › Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez

Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez

Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Hernandez is a full-time state legislator who has served as Deputy Majority Leader since 2007, per her ilga.gov legislative profile. She previously worked as a Senior Policy Advisor to Lt. Governor Patrick Quinn and spent 17 years with Cicero Public Schools. She holds degrees from Morton College and Northeastern University and is active with Cicero-area youth and children's services organizations. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.

Profile facts follow official election office filings and the sources cited in each biography. Official sources are the final word on who appears on your ballot.

See everything on your ballot →