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2 candidates are tracked for Illinois House District 54 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mary Beth Canty and Joseph M. Tracy. Candidate information follows official Cook County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Mary Beth Canty (Democratic), Joseph M. Tracy (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Mary Beth Canty 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
Mary Beth Canty is an attorney and consultant who has represented the 54th District since 2023, per her ilga.gov profile. She previously served on the Arlington Heights Village Board and the Regional Transportation Authority board of directors. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
Republican
Joseph M. Tracy is the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 54 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.