See where Haas stand on taxes and health care. Names follow official Kankakee County election filings.
Jackie Haas (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Jackie Haas 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.
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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Jackie Haas, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Jackie Haas has served as State Representative for Illinois' 79th House District since December 2020, per the campaign site. The campaign site says Haas is a social worker who joined the Helen Wheeler Center for Community Mental Health in 1994, served as its CEO from 2000 until July 2025, and served on the Kankakee County Board from 2018 to 2020.
Who is running for Illinois House District 79 in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Illinois House District 79 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jackie Haas. Candidate information follows official Kankakee County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on taxes and health care.
When is the Illinois House District 79 election in Illinois?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Illinois are on the Illinois election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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