Illinois State House District 27 (unopposed)

Current seat holder: Justin Slaughter.

Justin Slaughter

Justin Slaughter is the incumbent Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives representing District 27, having assumed office in 2017, and is running unopposed for re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election. Slaughter earned degrees in political science and public policy and administration from the University of Chicago and Northwestern University. His professional experience includes working in the Cook County Bureau of Administration and in the office of the Secretary to the Board of Commissioners.

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Vote in the Democratic primary on March 19!: “Our community means everything to me, and the people who live here are like family. That’s why I dedicated my life to giving back to those who gave me so much.” (Campaign website (justinslaughterforstaterep.com))
“Justin is the experienced leader we need to get the job done for our families in Springfield.” (Campaign website (justinslaughterforstaterep.com))
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