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 (3 records), Labor Rights (3 records), Anti-Corruption (1 record),
Campaign finance information not available
Track record
Track record — Healthcare Affordability
Healthcare Affordability · 3 support
Supported community violence-intervention programs, mental-health services and stronger public-safety accountability.
February 1, 2026Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: chicago.suntimes.com · researched September 13, 2026
Supported affordable healthcare and stronger community-based health services.
February 1, 2026Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: ballotready.org · researched September 13, 2026
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 · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Labor Rights
Labor Rights · 3 support
Supported fully funding pension obligations and opposed cutting constitutionally protected earned benefits.
February 1, 2026Supports Labor Rights
Source: chicago.suntimes.com · researched September 13, 2026
Received the Chicago Teachers Union's 2026 primary endorsement.
February 1, 2026Supports Labor Rights
Source: ctulocal1.org · researched September 13, 2026
Supported workers' rights, consumer protection, small businesses and district-wide job growth.
August 18, 2025Supports Labor Rights
Source: austinweeklynews.com · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Anti-Corruption
Anti-Corruption · 1 support
Supported tighter lobbying rules, stronger conflict disclosures, independent ethics oversight and whistleblower protections.
February 1, 2026Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: chicago.suntimes.com · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 3 support
Supported fully funding pension obligations and opposed cutting constitutionally protected earned benefits.
February 1, 2026Supports Government Efficiency
Source: chicago.suntimes.com · researched September 13, 2026
Supported tighter lobbying rules, stronger conflict disclosures, independent ethics oversight and whistleblower protections.
February 1, 2026Supports Government Efficiency
Source: chicago.suntimes.com · researched September 13, 2026
Opposed freezing property-tax assessments for a privately developed stadium without limited, transparent and enforceable public benefits.
February 1, 2026Supports Government Efficiency
Source: chicago.suntimes.com · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 2 support
Supported community violence-intervention programs, mental-health services and stronger public-safety accountability.
February 1, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: chicago.suntimes.com · researched September 13, 2026
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 · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 2 support
Received Abundant Housing Illinois's endorsement after completing its housing questionnaire.
February 1, 2026Supports Housing Affordability
Source: abundanthousingillinois.org · researched September 13, 2026
Supported stronger housing protections and expanded access to safe, affordable housing.
February 1, 2026Supports Housing Affordability
Source: ballotready.org · researched September 13, 2026
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 · researched September 13, 2026
Helped organize a West Side community carnival attended by more than 300 people.
June 1, 2025Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: austinweeklynews.com · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Public Education Quality
Public Education Quality · 2 support
Supported stronger public schools and resources for students facing housing insecurity.
February 1, 2026Supports Public Education Quality
Source: ballotready.org · researched September 13, 2026
Received the Chicago Teachers Union's 2026 primary endorsement.
February 1, 2026Supports Public Education Quality
Source: ctulocal1.org · researched September 13, 2026
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 · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Women's Reproductive Rights
Women's Reproductive Rights · 1 support
Received Planned Parenthood Illinois Action's 2026 primary endorsement.
February 1, 2026Supports Women's Reproductive Rights
Source: plannedparenthoodaction.org · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Election Integrity
Election Integrity · 1 support
Supported uniform mail-ballot rules, chain-of-custody standards, post-election audits and adequate election-office funding.
February 1, 2026Supports Election Integrity
Source: chicago.suntimes.com · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Personal Income Tax Reduction
Personal Income Tax Reduction · 1 support
Opposed raising income or sales taxes before responsible budgeting and closing corporate tax loopholes.
February 1, 2026Supports Personal Income Tax Reduction
Source: chicago.suntimes.com · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 1 support
Supported enforcing the Illinois Trust Act, legal protections for immigrants and stronger oversight of federal immigration actions.
February 1, 2026Supports Civil Rights
Source: chicago.suntimes.com · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Corporate Accountability
Corporate Accountability · 3 support
Opposed raising income or sales taxes before responsible budgeting and closing corporate tax loopholes.
February 1, 2026Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: chicago.suntimes.com · researched September 13, 2026
Opposed freezing property-tax assessments for a privately developed stadium without limited, transparent and enforceable public benefits.
February 1, 2026Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: chicago.suntimes.com · researched September 13, 2026
Supported workers' rights, consumer protection, small businesses and district-wide job growth.
August 18, 2025Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: austinweeklynews.com · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — General
General · 1 record
Received Run for Something's 2026 endorsement.
January 1, 2026
Source: directory.runforsomething.net · researched September 13, 2026
Race Shantel Franklin is in:
- State Representative District 8 · November 3, 2026 · State House District 8; Illinois
Profile last researched September 12, 2026.