Brenda Rodgers (Democratic) and John A. "Jack" Cunningham (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kane County Clerk.
Certified November 3, 2026 general election candidate list, per the Kane County Clerk's official Candidate List (Election ID 31). Rodgers won the March 17 Democratic primary over Brian Pollock, per Shaw Local.
Brenda Rodgers (Democratic)
Rodgers is a realtor and former Elgin City Council member with a Bachelor of Arts from Judson University, per the campaign site. Rodgers is running for Kane County Clerk, per the campaign site.
Priorities: Replacing unreliable county election equipment and ensuring smooth ballot counting · Bringing integrity, transparency and ethics to the County Clerk's office · Expanding vote-by-mail access and voter education (per the campaign site)
John A. "Jack" Cunningham (Republican)
Is described by the Daily Herald and Shaw Local as the incumbent Kane County Clerk, in office since 2002, per Daily Herald. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for John A. "Jack" Cunningham.
Amy Johnson (Democratic) and Rob Russell (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kane County Sheriff.
Certified November 3, 2026 general election candidate list, per the Kane County Clerk's official Candidate List (Election ID 31).
Amy Johnson (Democratic)
Amy Johnson serves as Kane County Undersheriff, per Shaw Local. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found for her as of September 8, 2026; the certified candidate list is the only verifiable source for her current filing.
Rob Russell (Republican)
Rob Russell is a former Kane County Coroner, per Shaw Local. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found for him as of September 8, 2026; the certified candidate list is the only verifiable source for his current filing.
Penny Wegman (Democratic) and Chris Lauzen (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kane County Treasurer.
Certified November 3, 2026 general election candidate list, per the Kane County Clerk's official Candidate List (Election ID 31). Wegman won the March 17 Democratic primary over Connie Cain and Scott Johansen, per Shaw Local.
Penny Wegman (Democratic)
Wegman is a Kane County Board Commissioner overseeing Jobs and Agriculture who previously chaired the county's Finance, Executive and Energy/Environment committees, per the campaign site. She also serves as Treasurer and Commissioner of the Kane County Forest Preserve and holds an MBA from Keller Graduate School and a real estate broker license, per the campaign site.
Priorities: Focuses on delivering county services efficiently and equally to all residents, per the campaign site
Chris Lauzen (Republican)Incumbent
Chris Lauzen is the sitting Kane County Treasurer, previously serving as Kane County Board Chairman from 2012 to 2020 and as an Illinois State Senator from 1993 to 2012, per his official Treasurer's office biography and Shaw Local. He holds a bachelor's degree from Duke University, an MBA from Harvard Business School, and is a Certified Public Accountant. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Chris Lauzen.
Jerry Cook (Democratic) and John K. Jonak (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kane County Regional Superintendent of Schools.
Certified November 3, 2026 general election candidate list, per the Kane County Clerk's official Candidate List (Election ID 31).
Jerry Cook (Democratic)
Dr. Jerry Cook is a lifelong educator with more than 30 years of experience who served as a high school principal in Kane County districts including East Aurora School District 131 and School District U-46, per the Kane County Democratic Party. He holds a doctorate in educational policy and organizational leadership from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jerry Cook.
Priorities: Expanding professional development and coaching for educators and administrators · Strengthening pathways for college, career and workforce readiness · Ensuring every student has access to a high-quality education regardless of background (per the Kane County Democratic Party)
John K. Jonak (Republican)
John K. Jonak was appointed by the Kane County Board to serve as Regional Superintendent of Schools effective July 1, 2025, succeeding Patricia Dal Santo, per Kane County Connects. He currently also serves as Superintendent of Rosemont Elementary School District 78 and has 26 years of educational experience. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for John K. Jonak.
Myrna Molina (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kane County Board Member, District 1.
Certified November 3, 2026 general election candidate list, per the Kane County Clerk's official Candidate List (Election ID 31).
Myrna Molina (Democratic)
Is identified by Shaw Local as the incumbent Kane County Board member for District 1; she ran unopposed for renomination in the March 2026 Democratic primary, per Shaw Local. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Myrna Molina.
Ellen Nottke (Democratic) and Kelly Burke (Independent) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kane County Board Member, District 2.
Certified November 3, 2026 general election candidate list, per the Kane County Clerk's official Candidate List (Election ID 31). Elects a member to an unexpired 2-year term.
Ellen Nottke (Democratic)
Ellen Nottke appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kane County Board Member, District 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Ellen Nottke.
Kelly Burke (Independent)
Kelly Burke appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kane County Board Member, District 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Kelly Burke.
Anita Marie Lewis (Democratic) and Guy David Bodie (Independent) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kane County Board Member, District 3.
Certified November 3, 2026 general election candidate list, per the Kane County Clerk's official Candidate List (Election ID 31).
Anita Marie Lewis (Democratic)
Is identified by Shaw Local as the incumbent Kane County Board member for District 3; she ran unopposed for renomination in the March 2026 Democratic primary, per Shaw Local. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Anita Marie Lewis.
Guy David Bodie (Independent)
Guy David Bodie appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kane County Board Member, District 3, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Guy David Bodie.
Philip Silagi (Democratic) and Bill Lenert (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kane County Board Member, District 5.
Certified November 3, 2026 general election candidate list, per the Kane County Clerk's official Candidate List (Election ID 31).
Philip Silagi (Democratic)
Philip Silagi appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kane County Board Member, District 5, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Philip Silagi.
Bill Lenert (Republican)
Is identified by Shaw Local as the incumbent Kane County Board member for District 5, per Shaw Local. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Bill Lenert.
Alex Arroyo (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kane County Board Member, District 7.
Certified November 3, 2026 general election candidate list, per the Kane County Clerk's official Candidate List (Election ID 31).
Alex Arroyo (Democratic)
Is identified by Shaw Local as the incumbent Kane County Board member for District 7; he ran unopposed for renomination in the March 2026 Democratic primary, per Shaw Local. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Alex Arroyo.
Marc A. Guttke (Democratic) and Jennifer Abbatacola (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kane County Board Member, District 9.
Certified November 3, 2026 general election candidate list, per the Kane County Clerk's official Candidate List (Election ID 31).
Marc A. Guttke (Democratic)
Marc A. Guttke appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kane County Board Member, District 9, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Marc A. Guttke.
Jennifer Abbatacola (Republican)
Jennifer Abbatacola appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kane County Board Member, District 9, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jennifer Abbatacola.
Julie Forbes (Democratic) and William C. Collins (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kane County Board Member, District 11.
Certified November 3, 2026 general election candidate list, per the Kane County Clerk's official Candidate List (Election ID 31).
Julie Forbes (Democratic)
Julie Forbes won the March 2026 Democratic nomination for Kane County Board District 11, prevailing over incumbent Leslie Juby, per Shaw Local. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Julie Forbes.
William C. Collins (Republican)
William C. Collins appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kane County Board Member, District 11, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for William C. Collins.
Nicolas G. "Nico" Jimenez (Democratic) and Ryan Deniz (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kane County Board Member, District 13.
Certified November 3, 2026 general election candidate list, per the Kane County Clerk's official Candidate List (Election ID 31).
Nicolas G. "Nico" Jimenez (Democratic)
Nicolas G. "Nico" Jimenez appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kane County Board Member, District 13, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Nicolas G. "Nico" Jimenez.
Ryan Deniz (Republican)
Ryan Deniz appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kane County Board Member, District 13, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Ryan Deniz.
Kate Monteleone (Democratic) and David Young (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kane County Board Member, District 15.
Certified November 3, 2026 general election candidate list, per the Kane County Clerk's official Candidate List (Election ID 31).
Kate Monteleone (Democratic)
Kate Monteleone appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kane County Board Member, District 15, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Kate Monteleone.
David Young (Republican)
Is identified by Shaw Local as the incumbent Kane County Board member for District 15, per Shaw Local. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for David Young.
Deborah Allan (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kane County Board Member, District 17.
Certified November 3, 2026 general election candidate list, per the Kane County Clerk's official Candidate List (Election ID 31).
Deborah Allan (Democratic)
Deborah Allan, of Elgin, has served on the Kane County Board for 23 years, per Shaw Local. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found for her as of September 8, 2026. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Deborah Allan.
Mohammad "Mo" Iqbal (Democratic) and Steve Serafin (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kane County Board Member, District 19.
Certified November 3, 2026 general election candidate list, per the Kane County Clerk's official Candidate List (Election ID 31).
Mohammad "Mo" Iqbal (Democratic)
Mohammad "Mo" Iqbal appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kane County Board Member, District 19, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Mohammad "Mo" Iqbal.
Steve Serafin (Republican)
Steve Serafin appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kane County Board Member, District 19, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Steve Serafin.
Deborah Chabi (Democratic) and Clifford Surges (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kane County Board Member, District 21.
Certified November 3, 2026 general election candidate list, per the Kane County Clerk's official Candidate List (Election ID 31).
Deborah Chabi (Democratic)
Deborah Chabi appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kane County Board Member, District 21, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Deborah Chabi.
Clifford Surges (Republican)
Clifford Surges appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kane County Board Member, District 21, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Clifford Surges.
Christopher W. Kious (Democratic) and Emmanuel Thomas (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kane County Board Member, District 23.
Certified November 3, 2026 general election candidate list, per the Kane County Clerk's official Candidate List (Election ID 31).
Christopher W. Kious (Democratic)
Christopher W. Kious appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kane County Board Member, District 23, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Christopher W. Kious.
Emmanuel Thomas (Republican)
Emmanuel Thomas appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kane County Board Member, District 23, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Emmanuel Thomas.
Nabeela Syed (Democratic), Darby Hills (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Darby Hills 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.
Nabeela Syed (Democratic)
Nabeela Syed is the Democratic candidate for Illinois Senate District 26 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Syed is the sitting state representative for the 26th House District and is now the Democratic nominee for the 26th Senate District, per her campaign site.
Priorities: Expand health care access and lower prescription drug costs · Economic and tax reform · Public safety (per the campaign site)
Darby Hills (Republican)Incumbent
Darby Hills is a former Cook County prosecutor and attorney who founded Barrington Children's Charities, per the Illinois General Assembly. She was appointed to the 26th District Senate seat in February 2025 following Dan McConchie's resignation and is running for a full term. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
Michele Clark (Democratic), Danielle Penman (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Sen. Donald P. DeWitte (Republican), the sitting member per the General Assembly's roster, is not on the November ballot. 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.
Michele Clark (Democratic)
Michele Clark is the Democratic candidate for Illinois Senate District 33 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Clark is a small business owner and nonprofit leader running for the open 33rd District seat, per her campaign site. Sen. Don DeWitte's retirement opened the seat for this election. Her campaign focuses on affordability for suburban families.
Priorities: Family safety and housing · Support for good schools (per the campaign site)
Danielle Penman (Republican)
Danielle Penman is a labor and delivery nurse with more than 20 years of health care experience, per her campaign site. She holds a master's degree in executive nurse leadership and has lived in St. Charles for 23 years.
Priorities: Lowering health care costs and protecting pre-existing condition coverage · Improving academic standards and fiscal accountability in schools · Supporting law enforcement and emergency preparedness training (per the campaign site)
Sarah B. Mertens (Democratic), Dave Syverson (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Dave Syverson 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.
Sarah B. Mertens (Democratic)
Sarah B. Mertens is the Democratic candidate for Illinois Senate District 35 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.
Dave Syverson (Republican)Incumbent
Dave Syverson is the Republican candidate for Illinois Senate District 35 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Dave Syverson is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Syverson is the sitting state senator for the 35th District, a seat he has held since 1993. He works as an independent financial and benefits broker in Rockford, per the General Assembly's roster. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
Jared Ploger (Democratic), Edgardo "Eddie" Perez (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Sen. Linda Holmes (Democratic), the sitting member per the General Assembly's roster, is not on the November ballot. 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.
Jared Ploger (Democratic)
Jared Ploger is a longtime teacher and union leader who serves as president of Valley View Council Local 604 of the American Federation of Teachers, per his campaign site. He was chosen by Democratic Party county chairs to fill the 42nd District Senate ballot vacancy left by outgoing Sen. Linda Holmes, per Capitol News Illinois.
Priorities: Fully fund schools and support educators and staff · Property tax relief for families and seniors · Lower costs for groceries, childcare and utilities (per the campaign site)
Edgardo "Eddie" Perez (Republican)
Edgardo "Eddie" Perez is the Republican candidate for Illinois Senate District 42 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Perez is a U.S. Air Force veteran with a 30-year law enforcement career, including service as an Illinois State Police Inspector and Batavia Police sergeant, per the Illinois Senate Republican Victory Fund's candidacy announcement. Since retiring in 2016 he has worked as Defensive Tactics Coordinator for the Kane County Sheriff's Tactical Operations Division and founded a martial arts program for at-risk youth. He is running against incumbent Sen. Linda Holmes. No independently verifiable campaign site was found. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
Priorities: Public safety and support for families · Opposing tax increases affecting working families (per the Illinois Senate Republican Victory Fund)
Anna Moeller (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Anna Moeller 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.
Anna Moeller (Democratic)Incumbent
Anna Moeller is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 43 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Anna Moeller is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Moeller is a full-time legislator who previously served as an Elgin City Councilwoman and as Executive Director of the McHenry County Council of Governments, per her ilga.gov legislative profile. She has represented the 43rd District since March 2014 and chairs the Approp-Health and Human Services Committee. She holds a BA and MPA from Northern Illinois University. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
Maura Hirschauer (Democratic), John Paul Augustynowicz (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Maura Hirschauer 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.
Maura Hirschauer (Democratic)Incumbent
Maura Hirschauer is a teacher who has represented the 49th District since 2021, per her ilga.gov profile. She holds a B.A. in English from Colby College and is a founding member of the Kane and Kendall County chapter of Moms Demand Action. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
John Paul Augustynowicz (Republican)
John Paul Augustynowicz is a Warrenville alderman and U.S. Navy veteran who served as a submarine officer aboard the USS Parche, per his campaign site. He earned a bachelor's degree from Northern Illinois University using the GI Bill and previously worked as a legislative aide.
Priorities: Responsive, listening-first local government · Fixing state government dysfunction · Community-based problem solving (per the campaign site)
Barbara Hernandez (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Barbara 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.
Barbara Hernandez (Democratic)Incumbent
Barbara Hernandez is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 50 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Barbara Hernandez is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Hernandez is the sitting state representative for the 50th District and previously served on the Kane County Board. She holds a B.S. and a master's degree from Aurora University, per the General Assembly's roster. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
Maria Peterson (Democratic), Martin McLaughlin (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Martin McLaughlin 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.
Maria Peterson (Democratic)
Maria Peterson is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 52 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Peterson is a former attorney and community advocate who serves as Vice Chair of the Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals, per her campaign site. She previously ran for the Illinois Senate in 2022 and challenged incumbent Rep. Martin McLaughlin for this seat in 2024, per the Daily Herald. She is running against McLaughlin again in the 52nd District.
Priorities: Lowering costs for working families · Expanding affordable housing · Gun violence prevention and community safety (per the campaign site)
Martin McLaughlin (Republican)Incumbent
Martin McLaughlin is a small businessman specializing in pension management and a former village president of Barrington Hills, per the Illinois General Assembly. He has represented the 52nd District since 2021. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
Ricky Rivard (Democratic), Dan Ugaste (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Dan Ugaste 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.
Ricky Rivard (Democratic)
Ricky Rivard works for Best Realty Fox Valley and Elmhurst University, per the Shaw Local. He also serves as the elected Democratic precinct committeeperson for St. Charles Precinct 1 and chairs the St. Charles Township 708 Mental Health Board.
Priorities: Economic security for working families and small businesses · Adequate funding for public schools · Affordable, accessible healthcare (per the campaign site)
Dan Ugaste (Republican)Incumbent
Daniel J. Ugaste is an attorney who spent 25 years at the Chicago firm Nyhan, Bambrick, Kinzie and Lowry focusing on workers' compensation defense, per the Illinois General Assembly. He has represented the 65th District since 2019 and serves as Assistant Minority Leader, per the same source. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
Suzanne Ness (Democratic), Laurie Parman (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Suzanne Ness 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.
Suzanne Ness (Democratic)Incumbent
Suzanne Ness is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 66 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Suzanne Ness is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Ness is a small business owner who founded a nonprofit focused on youth leadership development and previously served on the McHenry County Board, per her ilga.gov legislative profile. She has represented the 66th District since January 2021 and chairs the Adoption & Child Welfare Committee. She holds degrees from Arizona State University and the University of Phoenix. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
Laurie Parman (Republican)
Laurie Parman is the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 66 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Parman is a retired teacher with more than 30 years in Community Unit School District 300 and holds a Doctor of Educational Leadership degree. She is the Republican nominee for the 66th District, per her campaign site.
Priorities: Support policies that empower parents, teachers and students in education · Protect families' choice among public, private and homeschool options · Restore government transparency and accountability (per the campaign site)
Veronica Garcia-Martinez (Democratic), Jeff Keicher (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Jeff Keicher 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.
Veronica Garcia-Martinez (Democratic)
Veronica Garcia-Martinez is a bilingual teacher in DeKalb School District 428 and founder of Esperanza Latina, per Northern Public Radio (WNIJ). She holds three degrees from Northern Illinois University, including a Master of Arts in Teaching. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
Priorities: Rising cost of living · Reliable funding for bilingual learners and students with special needs · Pension reform and a voice for the immigrant community (per the Shaw Local (Daily Chronicle) questionnaire)
Jeff Keicher (Republican)Incumbent
Jeff Keicher is the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 70 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Jeff Keicher is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Keicher is an insurance agent and entrepreneur who has represented the 70th District since serving as Republican Conference Chairperson beginning July 2018, per his ilga.gov legislative profile. He holds a political science degree from Northern Illinois University and is a past president of the Sycamore Rotary Club. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
Matt Hanson (Democratic), Jesse Rodriguez (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Matt Hanson 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.
Matt Hanson (Democratic)Incumbent
Matt Hanson is an engineer at BNSF Railway and an officer with SMART-TD Local 171, per the Illinois General Assembly. He has represented the 83rd District since January 2023. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
Jesse Rodriguez (Republican)
Jesse Rodriguez is the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 83 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Rodriguez is a lifelong Aurora resident, Navy veteran and small-business owner who runs a paint franchise. He holds a finance degree and an MBA from Loyola University Chicago and is the Republican nominee for the 83rd District, per his campaign site.
Priorities: Let education funding follow the student to the family's choice of school · Reduce the cost of living in Illinois · Make Illinois more attractive to small businesses and employers (per the campaign site)
Saba Haider (Democratic), Brian Scopa (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit (Democratic), the sitting member per the General Assembly's roster, is not on the November ballot. 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.
Saba Haider (Democratic)
Saba Haider is a DuPage County Board commissioner and small-business owner who teaches yoga and meditation, per the Daily Herald. She holds a master's degree in wildlife science and serves on the DuPage County Board of Health, per the same source.
Priorities: Expand and protect public schools and mental health and addiction services · Protect the rights of women and immigrants · Support small businesses and safeguard the environment (per the Daily Herald questionnaire)
Brian Scopa (Republican)
Brian Scopa is the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 84 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Scopa is a retired U.S. Navy Commander with 22 years of military service, including six deployments, per his campaign site. He managed budgets exceeding $60 million in taxpayer funds during his naval career. He is running for the open 84th District seat, which incumbent Rep. Stephanie Kifowit is not seeking re-election to.
Priorities: Improving local schools · Fiscal discipline in the state budget · Public safety (per the campaign site)
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