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2 candidates are tracked for Illinois House District 68 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dave Vella and Kathy Easton. Candidate information follows official Winnebago County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Dave Vella (Democratic), Kathy Easton (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Dave Vella 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.
Dave Vella is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 68 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Dave Vella is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Vella is the sitting state representative for the 68th District and a lifelong Rockford resident who practices law. He holds a B.A. from Augustana College and a J.D. from Northern Illinois University, per the General Assembly's roster. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
Kathy Easton is a small business owner and lifelong Rockford-area resident, per her campaign site. She is challenging incumbent Rep. Dave Vella, per MyStateline.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Property taxes and cost of living
- Government accountability and fiscal responsibility
- Community-focused governance and neighborhood safety
Source: candidate campaign site.
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