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2 candidates are tracked for Illinois House District 56 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michelle Mussman and Rhys Read. Candidate information follows official Cook County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Michelle Mussman (Democratic), Rhys Read (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Michelle Mussman 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.
Michelle Mussman is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 56 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Michelle Mussman is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Mussman is the sitting state representative for the 56th District, a seat she has held since January 2011. She holds a B.S. in design from the University of Cincinnati, per the General Assembly's roster. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
Rhys Read is the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 56 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.
