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Maria Peterson

Maria Peterson

Democratic · Illinois · 2026

Running for Illinois House District 52, Illinois

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Lowering costs for working families
  • Expanding affordable housing
  • Gun violence prevention and community safety
Biography

Maria Peterson is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 52 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Peterson is a former attorney and community advocate who serves as Vice Chair of the Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals, per her campaign site. She previously ran for the Illinois Senate in 2022 and challenged incumbent Rep. Martin McLaughlin for this seat in 2024, per the Daily Herald. She is running against McLaughlin again in the 52nd District.

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Illinois House District 52Illinois · 2026Kane County sample ballot

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