Chris Metcalfe
Chris Metcalfe (Republican Party) is running for election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 85. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on March 17, 2026.[source]
Biography
Chris Metcalfe was born in Covina, California. He earned a bachelor's degree from Southern Oregon State University in 1978 and a bachelor's degree from Lamar University in 1986. His career experience includes working as a project manager. He has previously worked as a chemical engineer, operations manager, paramedic, and in underwater rescue and recovery for a sheriff's department. He has been affiliated with the Bolingbrook Chamber of Commerce.[1]
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 85
Incumbent Dagmara Avelar (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 85 on March 17, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 85
Chris Metcalfe (R) is running in the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 85 on March 17, 2026.
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2024
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 85
Incumbent Dagmara Avelar defeated Chris Metcalfe in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 85 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dagmara Avelar (D) | 58.3 | 25,360 |
| Chris Metcalfe (R) | 41.7 | 18,142 | |
| Total votes: 43,502 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 85
Incumbent Dagmara Avelar advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 85 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dagmara Avelar | 100.0 | 5,831 |
| Total votes: 5,831 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 85
Chris Metcalfe advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 85 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chris Metcalfe | 100.0 | 3,882 |
| Total votes: 3,882 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Metcalfe in this election.
2022
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 85
Incumbent Dagmara Avelar defeated Chris Metcalfe in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 85 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dagmara Avelar (D) | 57.6 | 17,644 |
| Chris Metcalfe (R) | 42.4 | 12,975 | |
| Total votes: 30,619 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 85
Incumbent Dagmara Avelar advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 85 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dagmara Avelar | 100.0 | 6,554 |
| Total votes: 6,554 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
Chris Metcalfe completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Metcalfe's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Reduce the gas tax and put money back in your pocket
- Protect law abiding citizens, not criminals
- Reduce state spending to reduce state taxes and property taxes
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 29, 2022
