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Illinois · Illinois Representative District 49 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Maura Hirschauer

DemocraticIncumbent

Electoral history

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

  1. 2024

    House of Representatives · RD-49 Nov 5, 2024

    D · 54.2% · 24,282 votes

    Won
  2. 2022

    House of Representatives · RD-49 Nov 8, 2022

    D · 54.1% · 16,859 votes

    Won
  3. 2020

    House of Representatives · RD-49 Nov 3, 2020

    D · 54.2% · 29,288 votes

    Won

Opponents in 2026