STAND FOR CHILDREN IL PAC ANNOUNCES GENERAL ELECTIONS ENDORSEMENTS

Stand for Children IL PAC, a bi-partisan state political action committee, released today its endorsements for the 2026 General Elections. The following candidates are endorsed:

For the Illinois House:

Amy Elik (R – 111th District)
Anne Stava (D – 81st District)
Diane Blair-Sherlock (D – 46th District)
Fred Crespo (D – 44th District)
Janet Yang Rohr (D – 41st District)
Joyce Mason (D – 61st District)
Katie Stuart (D – 112th District)
Lindsey LaPointe (D – 19th District)
Maria Peterson (D – 52nd District)
Mary Beth Canty (D – 54th District)
Maura Hirschauer (D – 49th District)
Michelle Mussman (D – 56th District)
Natalie Manley (D – 98th District)
Nicolle Grasse (D – 53rd District)
Paul Kendrick (D – 12th District)
Tracy Katz Muhl (D – 57th District)

For the Illinois Senate:

Doris Turner (D – 48th District)
Elgie Sims (D – 17th District)
Jared Ploger (D – 42nd District)
Sue Rezin (R –38th District)

“We are proud to endorse these education champions who are committed to educational success for all Illinois students. These candidates are dedicated to working collaboratively when addressing evidence-based literacy, adequate and equitable school funding, and meaningful early college and career training opportunities,” said Jessica Handy, Chair of Stand for Children IL PAC.

For the 2026 General Elections, only legislative candidates in contested general races were eligible for consideration for endorsement by Stand for Children IL PAC. Stand for Children is a unique catalyst for educational success and social progress to create a brighter future for us all.

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Paid for by Stand for Children IL PAC.