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Illinois · Illinois Representative District 36 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

David Sheppard

Republican

2026 race · Illinois Representative District 36

<1% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

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4% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

96%4%
● Rick RyanINC● David Sheppard
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Background

Past races on file
1 (0 won)

Links: Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in Illinois, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2022

    House of Representatives · RD-36 Nov 8, 2022

    R · 38.2% · 13,122 votes

    Lost

Opponents in 2026