Illinois State House District 81

Current seat holder: Anne Stava.

Anne Stava

Anne Stava is the incumbent Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives representing District 81, having assumed office in January 9, 2019, and is running for re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election. Anne Stava graduated from Dartmouth College before becoming the commissioner for the Naperville Board of Fire and Police. She is a full-time legislator and has previously worked as a consumer research for various corporations.

· Official legislative page

Campaign site

“To secure our future , serving families and residents across all life-stages: on everything from tornado recovery to serving as the Chair on the Public Health committee.” (Campaign website (teamstavamurray.com))

Laura Hois

Laura Hois Laura Hois was born in DeKalb, Illinois. She graduated from Naperville Central High School.

Campaign site

“1. Public Safety I support law enforcement and policies focused on accountability within the criminal justice system.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))
“2. Education and Parental Involvement I support merit-based education, academic proficiency in core subjects, and increased transparency in school governance.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))
“3. Taxes and Government Spending I support spending restraint, lower taxes, and policies that encourage private-sector job growth.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))