Kermit Thomas
Democratic
Kermit Thomas is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 71 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.
Mcdonough County, Illinois
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2 candidates are tracked for Illinois House District 71 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kermit Thomas and Dan Swanson. Candidate information follows official Mcdonough County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Kermit Thomas (Democratic), Dan Swanson (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Dan Swanson 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
Kermit Thomas is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 71 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.
Republican · Incumbent
Dan Swanson is the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 71 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.