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Theresa Mah

Theresa Mah is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 24 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Theresa Mah is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Mah is a former college professor and community organizer who previously served as a policy advisor to Governor Pat Quinn, per her ilga.gov legislative profile. She was the first Asian American elected to the Illinois General Assembly and serves as Majority Conference Chairperson. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago and co-chairs the Asian American Legislative Caucus. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.

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