Shantel Franklin
Democratic · IL
Franklin works in community outreach and legislative affairs for the Illinois Attorney General's Office and is a Realtor. Her campaign emphasizes housing stability, stronger schools, and affordable healthcare.
Where Shantel Franklin stands, based on their records
Supports
Healthcare Affordability (1 record), Labor Rights (2 records), Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record),
Track record
Track record — Healthcare Affordability
Healthcare Affordability · 1 support
Helped Peace Runners 773 secure a $100,000 grant for health-equity work on Chicago's West Side.
August 18, 2025Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: austinweeklynews.com
Track record — Labor Rights
Labor Rights · 2 support
Received the Chicago Teachers Union's 2026 primary endorsement.
February 1, 2026Supports Labor Rights
Source: ctulocal1.org
Supported workers' rights, consumer protection, small businesses and district-wide job growth.
August 18, 2025Supports Labor Rights
Source: austinweeklynews.com
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
Led a block-club effort that converted an open-air drug market into a more peaceful residential block.
August 18, 2025Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: austinweeklynews.com
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 1 support
Received Abundant Housing Illinois's endorsement after completing its housing questionnaire.
February 1, 2026Supports Housing Affordability
Source: abundanthousingillinois.org
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 2 support
Helped Peace Runners 773 secure a $100,000 grant for health-equity work on Chicago's West Side.
August 18, 2025Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: austinweeklynews.com
Helped organize a West Side community carnival attended by more than 300 people.
June 1, 2025Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: austinweeklynews.com
Track record — Public Education Quality
Public Education Quality · 1 support
Received the Chicago Teachers Union's 2026 primary endorsement.
February 1, 2026Supports Public Education Quality
Source: ctulocal1.org
Track record — Gun Control
Gun Control · 1 support
Received G-PAC Illinois and GIFFORDS PAC's 2026 primary endorsement as a gun-safety candidate.
February 1, 2026Supports Gun Control
Source: gpacillinois.com
Track record — Corporate Accountability
Corporate Accountability · 1 support
Supported workers' rights, consumer protection, small businesses and district-wide job growth.
August 18, 2025Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: austinweeklynews.com
Track record — General
General · 2 records
Received Planned Parenthood Illinois Action's 2026 primary endorsement.
February 1, 2026
Source: plannedparenthoodaction.org
Received Run for Something's 2026 endorsement.
January 1, 2026
Source: directory.runforsomething.net
Past race Shantel Franklin ran in:
- State Representative District 8 · November 3, 2026 · State House District 8; Illinois