Illinois State House District 34 (unopposed)

Current seat holder: Nicholas Smith.

Cleopatra Cowley

Cleopatra Cowley is the Democratic nominee for District 34 of the Illinois House of Representatives, running unopposed in the November 3, 2026 general election. Cowley advanced from the Democratic primary on March 17, 2026 to qualify for the general election ballot in Illinois House of Representatives District 34.

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“You knew when you put bullets in the gun that you were going to possibly take someone's life. I want the judge to give the maximum sentencing allowed for the crimes that Hadiya's shooter had been charged with.” (WBEZ Chicago — Interview)