RELEASE: Citizen Action/Illinois Announces Spring 2026 Primary Candidate Endorsements
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Josh Schrader
josh@citizenaction-il.org
Citizen Action/Illinois Announces Spring 2026 Primary Candidate Endorsements
CHICAGO, IL – Citizen Action/Illinois, the state’s largest progressive political and policy coalition, proudly announces its March 2026 primary endorsements. These candidates we have endorsed share many Citizen Action/Illinois values, including our commitment to affordable healthcare, good jobs, a fair economy that works for everyone, and so much more.
“We’ve endorsed dozens of progressive champions across the state for the March primaries—candidates who are ready to stand up for working families and take on the powerful interests that have kept everyday Illinoisans struggling to get by,” said Executive Director Anusha Thotakura. “We encourage voters to visit our website to check out our full list of endorsed candidates, learn more about where they stand on the issues, and find out where and how to vote in their community. The March primary is a critical moment to shape the future of our state, and we believe this endorsement list is a critical step in helping Illinoisans make the best decisions possible on March 17.”
The following candidates have received endorsement from Citizen Action/Illinois:
Statewide
Mike Frerichs, Illinois Treasurer
Federal
Jonathan Jackson, U.S. House – Illinois 1st Congressional District
Robert Peters, U.S. House – Illinois 2nd Congressional District
Patty Garcia, U.S. House – Illinois 4th Congressional District
Sean Casten, U.S. House – Illinois 6th Congressional District
Daniel Biss, U.S. House – Illinois 9th Congressional District
Julie Fortier, U.S. House – Illinois 12th Congressional District
Paul Nolley, U.S. House – Illinois 16th Congressional District
Cook County
Fritz Kaegi, Cook County – Assessor – Countywide
Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County – Board President – Countywide
Michael Cabonargi, Cook County – Circuit Court Judge – Countywide
Michael Scott Jr, Cook County – Board of Commissioners – 2nd District
Bill Lowry, Cook County – Board of Commissioners – 3rd District
Stanley S. Moore, Cook County – Board of Commissioners – 4th District
Wesam Shahed, Cook County – Board of Commissioners – 6th District
Alma Anaya, Cook County – Board of Commissioners – 7th District
Jessica Vasquez, Cook County – Board of Commissioners – 8th District
Maggie Trevor, Cook County – Board of Commissioners – 9th District
Elizabeth Granato, Cook County – Board of Commissioners – 12th District
Scott Britton, Cook County – Board of Commissioners – 14th District
Ted Mason, Cook County – Board of Commissioners – 15th District
Frank J. Aguilar, Cook County – Board of Commissioners – 16th District
Juanita Irizarry, Cook County – Board of Review – 1st District
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
Cameron Davis, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District – Commissioner
Precious Brady-Davis, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District – Commissioner
Eira L. Corral Sepúlveda, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District – Commissioner
Beth McElroy Kirkwood, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District – Commissioner
Lake County
Vance D. Wyatt, Lake County Board-District 14
Rock Island County
Maggie Crouch, Rock Island County – County Clerk
Marcus Herbert, Rock Island County – Sheriff
Nick Camlin, Rock Island County – Treasurer
State House
Aaron Ortiz, Illinois House of Representatives – 1st District
Kimberly Neely DuBuclet, Illinois House of Representatives – 5th District
Sonya Marie Harper, Illinois House of Representatives – 6th District
Emanuel "Chris" Welch, Illinois House of Representatives – 7th District
Michael Kelly, Illinois House of Representatives – 15th District
Kam Buckner, Illinois House of Representatives – 26th District
Michael Crawford, Illinois House of Representatives – 31st District
Lisa Davis, Illinois House of Representatives – 32nd District
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr., Illinois House of Representatives – 40th District
Lynn LaPlante, Illinois House of Representatives – 42nd District
Erica Bray-Parker, Illinois House of Representatives – 47th District
Amanda Zahorak, Illinois House of Representatives – 48th District
Barbara Hernandez, Illinois House of Representatives – 50th District
Jenny Levin, Illinois House of Representatives – 51st District
Erin Chan Ding, Illinois House of Representatives – 52nd District
Nicolle Grasse, Illinois House of Representatives – 53rd District
Tracy Katz Muhl, Illinois House of Representatives – 57th District
Joyce Mason, Illinois House of Representatives – 61st District
Laura Faver Dias, Illinois House of Representatives – 62nd District
Ricky Rivard, Illinois House of Representatives – 65th District
Peter Janko, Illinois House of Representatives – 69th District
Kermit Thomas, Illinois House of Representatives – 71st District
Gregg Johnson, Illinois House of Representatives – 72nd District
Nicole Dopler, Illinois House of Representatives – 73rd District
Caroline McCree, Illinois House of Representatives – 75th District
Camille Y Lilly, Illinois House of Representatives – 78th District
Zoey Carter, Illinois House of Representatives – 93rd District
State Senate
Lakesia Collins, Illinois State Senate – 5th District
Patrick Hanley, Illinois State Senate – 9th District
Celina Villanueva, Illinois State Senate – 12th District
Suzy Glowiak Hilton, Illinois State Senate – 23rd District
Ben McAdams, Illinois State Senate – 24th District
Nabeela Syed, Illinois State Senate – 26th District
Carina Santa Maria, Illinois State Senate – 27th District
Karen Battaglia, Illinois State Senate – 32nd District
Sarah Mertens, Illinois State Senate – 35th District
Mike Halpin, Illinois State Senate -- 36th District
Ernie Marcelain, Illinois State Senate – 38th District
Don Harmon, Illinois State Senate – 39th District
Marsia Geldert-Murphey, Illinois State Senate – 56th District
View the full Citizen Action/Illinois 2026 Endorsement List here.
Citizen Action/Illinois is the state’s largest public progressive interest organization, dedicated to advocating for healthcare access, economic justice, and consumer rights. Through grassroots organizing and coalition-building, we work to ensure policies that protect Illinois families, seniors, and communities.
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Contact
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Citizen Action/Illinois
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josh@citizenaction-il.org