Illinois State House District 18

Current seat holder: Robyn Gabel.

Robyn Gabel

Robyn Gabel is the incumbent Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives representing District 18, having assumed office in 2010, and is running for re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election. in anthropology from Beloit College in 1975, her M.P.H. in public health from the University of Illinois in 1979 and her M.J.

· Official legislative page

Campaign site

“Good government: I believe that our democracy is based on "one person, one vote". I have made Illinois a national leader on voting access and expanded rights for the most marginalized.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2020))
“Protecting our environment: As Chairs of the Illinois Green Legislative Caucus and the Great Lakes Legislative Caucus and Vice-chair of the Energy and Environment Committee, I am a champion for our environment.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2020))
“Reproductive rights: It's no secret reproductive rights are under attack. In Illinois, we're doing something about it.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2020))

Pete Donaghue

Pete Donaghue Donaghue advanced from the Republican primary on March 17, 2026 to qualify for the general election ballot in Illinois House of Representatives District 18.