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Kendall County, Illinois

Illinois House District 83

Hanson and Rodriguez are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Kendall County election filings.

About this race

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.

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, Matt Hanson, is on the ballot.

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Matt Hanson

Matt Hanson

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Lowering costs for working families
  • Restoring vocational education in our schools
  • Protecting a woman's right to choose
Biography

Matt Hanson is a former conductor and engineer at BNSF Railway who held officer positions in SMART-TD Local 171, per the campaign site. The campaign site says he is a former Kane County Board commissioner, holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Richmond, serves on the Aurora Historic Preservation Commission and the Metra Citizens Advisory Board, and serves on House committees including Appropriations-General Services, Transportation, and Cities and Villages.

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Jesse Rodriguez

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • 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
Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Illinois House District 83 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Illinois House District 83 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Matt Hanson and Jesse Rodriguez. Candidate information follows official Kendall County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Illinois House District 83 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.

How do I see my exact Kendall County ballot?

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Candidate profiles
Matt Hanson, full profileJesse Rodriguez, full profileOfficial Illinois election office