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2026 Illinois Primary Election Endorsements

Sexual and reproductive health care is on the ballot. Now more than ever, we need leaders at every level of government who believe in reproductive freedom and are committed to fight for it.

Be prepared and download our voter guideof endorsed candidates to bring with you to the polls.

Voter guide

Planned Parenthood Illinois Action + Planned Parenthood Great Rivers Action Endorsed Candidates

The Board of Directors for Planned Parenthood Illinois Action (PPIA) and Planned Parenthood Great Rivers Action (PPGR Action), the non-partisan political and advocacy arm of Planned Parenthood of Illinois and Planned Parenthood Great Rivers, proudly announces their final endorsements for the March 17, 2026 primary election. Candidates were selected based on their sexual and reproductive health care policies and their commitment to protecting the health and rights of all Illinoisans.

​​​​Illinois House of Representatives

  • Rep. Aaron Ortiz (HD-1)
  • Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez (HD-2)
  • Rep. Lilian “Lily” Jimenez (HD-4)
  • Rep. Kimberley Du Buclet (HD-5)
  • Rep. Sonya Harper (HD-6)
  • Rep. Emanuel (Chris) Welch (HD-7)
  • Jill Bush (HD-8)
  • Shantel Franklin (HD-8)
  • Latonya Mitts (HD-8)
  • Rep. Ann M. Williams (HD-11)
  • Paul Kendrick (HD-12)
  • Litcy Kurisinkal (HD-12)
  • Karim Lakhani (HD-12)
  • Mac LeBuhn (HD-12)
  • Adam Braun (HD-13)
  • Ridge Knapp (HD-13)
  • Sunjay Kumar (HD-13)
  • James O’Brien (HD-13)
  • Demi Palecek (HD-13)
  • Rep. Kelly Cassidy (HD-14)
  • Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (HD-17)
  • Rep. Robyn Gabel (HD-18)
  • Rep. Lindsey LaPointe (HD-19)
  • Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid (HD-21)
  • Rep. William “Will” Davis (HD-30)
  • Cleopatra Cowley (HD-34)
  • Aja Kearney (HD-34)
  • Rep. Will Guzzardi (HD-39)
  • Rep. Jaime Andrade (HD-40)
  • Rep. Anna Moeller (HD-43)
  • Rep. Martha Deuter (HD-45)
  • Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock (HD-46)
  • Jenny Levin (HD-51)
  • Erin Chan Ding (HD-52)
  • Maria Peterson (HD-52)
  • Nicole Grasse (HD-53)
  • Rep. Mary Beth Canty (HD-54)
  • Rep. Michelle Mussman (HD-56)
  • Rep. Daniel Didech (HD-59)
  • Rep. Rita Mayfield (HD-60)
  • Rep. Laura Faver Dias (HD-62)
  • Ricky Rivard (HD-65)
  • Rep. Suzanne Ness (HD-66)
  • Peter Janko (HD-69)
  • Gregg Johnson (HD-72)
  • Nicole Dopler (HD-73)
  • Nolan Kemp (HD-74)
  • Caroline McCree (HD-75)
  • Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel (HD-76)
  • Rep. Camille Lilly (HD-78)
  • Rep. Matt Hanson (HD-83)
  • Saba Haider (HD-84)
  • Jared Plogger (HD-84)
  • Zoey Carter (HD-93)
  • Mary Catherine Roberson (HD-104)
  • Rep. Rosetta Brown (HD-111)
  • Rep. Katie Stuart (HD-112)

Illinois Senate

  • Senator Omar Aquino (D-2)
  • Senator Mattie Hunter (D-3)
  • Senator Lakesia Collins (D-5)
  • Senator Sara Feigenholtz (D-6)
  • Senator Ram Villavalam (D-8)
  • Patrick Hanley (D-9)
  • Rachel Ruttenberg (D-9)
  • Senator Celina Villanueva (D-12)
  • Senator Elgie Sims Jr. (D-17)
  • Frances “Fran” Ann Hurley (D-18)
  • Senator Graciela Guzman (D-20)
  • Senator Laura Ellman (D-21)
  • Senator Suzanne Glowiak Hilton (D-23)
  • Rep. Nabeela Syed (D-26)
  • Carina Santa Maria (D-27)
  • Senator Julie Morrison (D-29)
  • Senator Adriane Johnson (D-30)
  • Karen Battaglia (D-32)
  • Michele Clark (D-33)
  • Sarah Mertens (D-35)
  • Senator Michael Halpin (D-36)
  • Ernie Marcelain (D-38)
  • Senator Don Harmon (D-39)
  • Senator Linda Holmes (D-42)
  • Senator Doris Turner (D-48)
  • Marsia Geldert-Murphy (D-56)
  • Kevin Hall (D-56)
  • Senator Chris Belt (D-57)

The PPIA and PPGR Action Board of Directors are proud to announce its first round of endorsements for the 2026 Primary Election

Candidates were selected based on their reproductive health care policies and commitment to protecting the health and rights of Illinoisans.

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PPIA is proud to endorse pro-choice champions across the state.  If you are interested in seeking the endorsement of the Planned Parenthood Illinois Action Board, please reach out to [email protected].

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