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Illinois · Illinois Representative District 42 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Margaret A. Delarosa

DemocraticIncumbent

2026 race · Illinois Representative District 42

>99% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

>99%<1%

99% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

99%1%
● Margaret A. DelarosaINC● Stephanie W. Trussell
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Background

Current office
Illinois House of Representatives, RD-42
Experience
State legislature

Links: Candidate list (source)

Opponents in 2026