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Will County, Illinois

Illinois House District 86

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One candidate is tracked for Illinois House District 86 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jr., Lawrence "Larry" M. Walsh. Candidate information follows official Will County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Jr., Lawrence "Larry" M. Walsh (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Jr., Lawrence "Larry" M. Walsh 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.

Jr., Lawrence "Larry" M. Walsh

Jr., Lawrence "Larry" M. Walsh

Democratic · Incumbent

Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. has represented the 86th District since 2012 and chairs the House Public Utilities Committee, per his ilga.gov profile. Born and raised in Elwood, he is a former Jackson Township trustee. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.

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Candidate roster from official Will County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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