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State Representative District 8

State House District 8; Illinois

What does this office do?

  • Voting on how much you pay in state taxes
  • Voting on how much money your local public schools get
  • Voting on which roads and highways get built or repaired

Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,

Candidates:

Shantel Franklin

Democratic

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.

Records: Labor Rights 2 for, Social Programs and Welfare 2 for, Corporate Accountability 1 for,

Sources: elections.il.gov23