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2 candidates are tracked for Illinois House District 25 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Curtis J. II Tarver and Antoinette Jewel Simmons. Candidate information follows official Cook County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Curtis J. II Tarver (Democratic), Antoinette Jewel Simmons (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Curtis J. II Tarver 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
Curtis J. Tarver, II is a trial attorney who serves as Assistant Majority Leader in the Illinois House, per his ilga.gov profile. He holds a law degree from the University of Iowa and chairs the House Revenue & Finance Committee along with several tax-related subcommittees. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
Republican
Antoinette Jewel Simmons is the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 25 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.