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2 candidates are tracked for Illinois House District 18 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Robyn Gabel and Pete Donaghue. Candidate information follows official Cook County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Robyn Gabel (Democratic), Pete Donaghue (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Robyn Gabel is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Democratic · Incumbent
Robyn Gabel served as executive director of the nonprofit Everthrive from 1988 to 2010 before her election to the House, per the Illinois General Assembly. She has served as House Majority Leader since 2010 and chairs the Rules Committee, per the same source. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
Republican
Pete Donaghue is the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 18 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.