DemocratNo state or federal office heldWon the 2026 general
Shantel Franklin
Won the 2026 race for Illinois Representative District 8.
Every race Franklin has run
Baseline: how the seat voted for president in the same or nearest year. Running ahead of it means Franklin won voters the party’s presidential nominee did not; primaries have no baseline.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin | Raised | Baseline | Against baseline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Illinois Representative District 8 | General | Won | Unopposed | — | — | $289.8K | D+55.3 |
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: civicAPI (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Money
Franklin’s campaign fundraising.
- Raised, 2025–26
- $289.8K
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings through Sep 30, 2026Updated Nov 1, 2026, 9:15 AM ET
What’s next
From campaign filings, not from public statements.
| Shantel for State Rep State | Active |
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings through Sep 30, 2026Updated Nov 1, 2026, 9:15 AM ET
The seat
- Illinois Representative District 8 · lean D+57.5 · 19th most Democratic of 118
Source: 99chambers: presidential results on current lines (MEDSL precinct returns)