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Marsia Geldert-Murphey

Democratic · Illinois · 2026

Running for Illinois Senate District 56, Illinois

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Expand job creation through infrastructure and emerging industries like clean energy and manufacturing
  • Expand early childhood education access and fully fund school nutrition programs
  • Protect Medicaid coverage and strengthen the health care workforce
Biography

Marsia Geldert-Murphey is the Democratic candidate for Illinois Senate District 56 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Geldert-Murphey is a civil engineer with more than 30 years of infrastructure experience in the Midwest and is the Democratic nominee for the 56th District, per her campaign site.

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Illinois Senate District 56Illinois · 2026St Clair County sample ballot

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