Barbara Hernandez
Barbara Hernandez (Democratic Party) is a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 50. She assumed office on January 11, 2023. Her current term ends on January 13, 2027.
Hernandez (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 50. She is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 17, 2026.[source]
Biography
Barbara Hernandez graduated from East Aurora High School in 2010. Hernandez earned an associate degree in political science and government from Waubonsee Community College in 2012, a bachelor's degree in political science from Aurora University in 2014, and a master's degree in public administration from Aurora University in 2021. Her career experience includes working as the assistant chief of staff to former Illinois State Representative Linda Chapa LaVia, a residential counselor with the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, and a team captain with Family Focus, Inc. Hernandez served on the Kane County Board.[1]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Hernandez was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture & Conservation Committee
- Appropriations-Higher Education Committee
- Appropriations-Public Safety Committee, Vice-Chair
- Cities & Villages Committee
- House Higher Education Committee
- Immigration & Human Rights Committee, Chair
- Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee
2023-2024
Hernandez was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations-Higher Education Committee
- Cities & Villages Committee, Vice Chairperson
- Energy & Environment Committee
- Housing Committee
- International Relations, Tourism, and Trade Committee
2021-2022
Hernandez was assigned to the following committees:
- Cities & Villages Committee, Vice-Chair
- Energy & Environment Committee
- Housing Committee
- International Relations, Tourism, and Trade Committee
- Appropriations-Higher Education Committee
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2026
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on March 17, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 50
Incumbent Barbara Hernandez (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 50 on March 17, 2026.
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Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for March 17, 2026, was canceled.
Endorsements
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2024
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 50
Incumbent Barbara Hernandez defeated Teresa Alexander in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 50 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Barbara Hernandez (D) | 63.7 | 21,233 |
 | Teresa Alexander (R) | 36.3 | 12,083 | |
| Total votes: 33,316 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 50
Incumbent Barbara Hernandez advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 50 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Barbara Hernandez | 100.0 | 3,863 |
| Total votes: 3,863 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 50
Incumbent Barbara Hernandez defeated Donald Walter in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 50 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Barbara Hernandez (D) | 62.8 | 14,251 |
 | Donald Walter (R) | 37.2 | 8,457 | |
| Total votes: 22,708 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 50
Incumbent Barbara Hernandez advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 50 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Barbara Hernandez | 100.0 | 4,715 |
| Total votes: 4,715 | |||
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2020
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 83
Incumbent Barbara Hernandez defeated Donald Walter in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 83 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Barbara Hernandez (D) | 71.7 | 19,300 |
| Donald Walter (R) | 28.3 | 7,607 | |
| Total votes: 26,907 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 83
Incumbent Barbara Hernandez defeated Juan Thomas in the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 83 on March 17, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Barbara Hernandez | 72.2 | 5,340 |
| Juan Thomas | 27.8 | 2,053 | ||
| Total votes: 7,393 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 83
Donald Walter advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 83 on March 17, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Donald Walter | 100.0 | 1,443 |
| Total votes: 1,443 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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2020
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2024
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In 2024, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 16 to May 29.
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2023
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In 2023, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 to May 27.
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2022
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In 2022, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 5 to April 9.
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2021
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In 2021, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 13 to June 1.
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2020
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In 2020, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 23.
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2019
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In 2019, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 9 through December 31.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Illinois House of Representatives District 50 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by - |
Illinois House of Representatives District 50 2023-Present |
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| Preceded by - |
Illinois House of Representatives District 83 2019-2023 |
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