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Illinois · Illinois Representative District 55 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Justin Cochran

DemocraticIncumbent

2026 race · Illinois Representative District 55

99% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

99%1%

95% chance of winning · race rated Likely D

95%5%
● Justin CochranINC● Joseph Johnson
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Background

Current office
Illinois House of Representatives, RD-55
Experience
State legislature

Links: Candidate list (source)

Opponents in 2026