Emil Jones III
Biography
Emil Jones III is the incumbent state senator for the 14th District, per the official Illinois Senate website. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Cook County, Illinois
Illinois Senate District 14
Cook County, Illinois
Illinois Senate District 14
See where Jones and Skala stand on jobs and the budget. Names follow official Cook County election filings.
About this race
Emil Jones III (Democratic), Brian Skala (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Emil Jones III 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.
What this office does
State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.
This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Emil Jones III, is on the ballot.