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Cook County, Illinois

Illinois House District 21

Rashid and Su are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Cook County election filings.

About this race

Abdelnasser Rashid (Democratic), Eric Su (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Abdelnasser Rashid 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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Abdelnasser Rashid, is on the ballot.

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Abdelnasser Rashid

Abdelnasser Rashid

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Raise wages
  • Lower electric bills
  • Lower property taxes
Biography

Per the campaign site, Abdelnasser Rashid earned a bachelor's degree from Harvard and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, served as deputy chief of staff to Cook County Clerk David Orr, and is a lecturer at Northwestern University. Abdelnasser Rashid is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 21 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Abdelnasser Rashid is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Rashid is the sitting state representative for the 21st District, representing Chicago's southwest side and adjoining suburbs. He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and co-chairs the state's AI Task Force, per the General Assembly's roster.

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Eric Su

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Property tax relief and responsible government spending
  • Strengthening public schools and career and technical education
  • Expanding access to affordable healthcare and mental health services
Biography

Eric Su is the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 21 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Su has worked as a fitness trainer and small business owner for more than two decades, per his campaign site. He is a Purdue University graduate and serves as a Jr. Bulldog Football assistant coach. He is running in District 21 against incumbent Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Illinois House District 21 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Illinois House District 21 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Abdelnasser Rashid and Eric Su. Candidate information follows official Cook County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Illinois House District 21 election in Illinois?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Illinois are on the Illinois election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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