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2 candidates are tracked for Illinois House District 77 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Norma Hernandez and Anthony Airdo. Candidate information follows official Cook County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Norma Hernandez (Democratic), Anthony Airdo (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Norma Hernandez 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
Norma Hernandez is a Melrose Park native who has represented the 77th District since 2023, per her ilga.gov profile. She holds a bachelor's degree in social work and a master's degree in urban planning and policy from the University of Illinois at Chicago and serves on the Triton College board. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
Republican
Anthony Airdo is the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 77 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.