Illinois State House District 86 (unopposed)

Current seat holder: Lawrence Walsh, Jr..

Lawrence Walsh, Jr.

Lawrence Walsh, Jr. is the incumbent Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives representing District 86, having assumed office in 2012, and is running unopposed for re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election. was born and raised in Elwood, Illinois. He is a former Jackson Township trustee and a member of the International Machinist and Aerospace Workers union.

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“According to state crash data, the rate for drivers to have an accident when over 75 years of age is lower than any other age range of drivers. It’s time our law reflects that. Instead of imposing unnecessary testing requirements on older adults, this bill makes our standards responsibly align with the rest of the country.” (Illinois House Democrats — Official Legislative Release)