Julie Morrison
Julie Morrison is the incumbent Democratic member of the Illinois State Senate representing District 29, having assumed office in 2013, and is running for re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election. in political science from Knox College in 1978. Julie Morrison has served as State Senator for the 29th District since 2012.
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“Julie Morrison strongly believes that we have a responsibility to safeguard our most vulnerable populations. A longstanding advocate for children’s welfare, she is working with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and other agencies to increase efficiency and improve access to services.”
(Ballotpedia (Campaign Themes)) “I am proud to be a bipartisan legislator and a voice for everyone in the 29th District. My focus is on the issues that matter most to the people of our district, the ones that affect our quality of life, our safety, our tax dollars, and the most vulnerable members of our communities.”
(Campaign website (juliemorrisonforsenate.com))Environmental Protection: “Julie Morrison has been a strong advocate for protecting the natural resources that define Illinois’ 29th Senate District. Julie strongly believes that we have a responsibility to safeguard our most vulnerable populations.”
(Campaign website (juliemorrisonforsenate.com)) Kate McGrath
Kate McGrath Kate (Perrone) McGrath was born at MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn and adopted through Catholic Charities. She grew up in Evanston and Glencoe, where she attended New Trier High School.
· Campaign biography
Campaign site
Candidate Forum: “Join me in running to represent the Illinois State Senate 29th district in a Candidate Forum hosted by the North Shore Jewish Community at Congregation BJBE. I'll be going over my background, the biggest issues affecting our state and how I plan to tackle them.”
(Campaign website (kateforstatesenate.com)) “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and our neighborhoods, but too many are closing their doors under the weight of rising costs and job-killing policies. Kate works with small business owners every day and sees firsthand the challenges they face.”
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