Illinois House of Representatives, District 2

Job Description: Represent their constituents' interests, write, and pass legislation. Approve a budget each year. And, from every cycle here on out, continue to move further and further to the Left as one of the nation’s most progressive state-level legislative bodies.

The Dish: It’s a rematch  in the 2nd District, with overmatched Republican Laura Hruska back again after running in 2024. She appears to be a ballot ghost who has never raised a dime. Southwestern suburban readers will be more than familiar with incumbent Lisa Hernandez, who has served for 20 years and is going for an 11th term. Hernandez also serves as the President of the Illinois Democratic Party, a post which she won over Congresswoman Robin Kelly in 2022 amidst no small amount of drama. She’s got an extensive list of accomplishments to her legislative name, and no real opponent. This is easy; vote Lisa Hernandez in for an 11th term.