Who is running for Illinois House District 4 in 2026?

Illinois House District 4: 2026 Candidates & Ballot

One candidate is tracked for Illinois House District 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lilian Jimenez. Candidate information follows official Cook County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Lilian Jimenez (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Lilian Jimenez 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.

Lilian Jimenez

Democratic · Incumbent

Lilian Jimenez is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Lilian Jimenez is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Jimenez is the sitting state representative for the 4th District and chairs the House Housing Committee. She represents Humboldt Park, Ukrainian Village, West Town, Hermosa and Belmont-Cragin, per her campaign site.

2026 priorities (per the campaign site)

Expand affordable housing and economic opportunity
Equal access to education and health care
Safe neighborhoods and environmental protection

Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-01.

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