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2 candidates are tracked for Illinois Senate District 29 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Julie A. Morrison and Kate McGrath. Candidate information follows official Cook County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Julie A. Morrison (Democratic), Kate McGrath (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Julie A. Morrison 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
Julie A. Morrison previously served as supervisor of West Deerfield Township, per the Illinois General Assembly. She has represented the 29th District since 2013 and serves as Majority Caucus Whip, per the same source. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
Republican
Kate McGrath is the Republican candidate for Illinois Senate District 29 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. McGrath is a Deerfield resident and self-employed insurance agent who previously spent years managing distribution for the American Heart Association, per the Daily Herald. She is the Republican nominee for the 29th District. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.