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Elizabeth Hernandez (Illinois)
2023 - Present
2027
2
Elizabeth Hernandez (Democratic Party) (also known as Lisa) is a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 2. She assumed office on January 11, 2023. Her current term ends on January 13, 2027.
Hernandez is also the Democratic Party of Illinois Chair.
Hernandez (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 2. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Hernandez earned an A.A. in liberal arts from Morton College in 2001 and a B.A. in public administration from Northeastern University. Hernandez's career experience includes working as a senior policy advisor to former Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn.[1][2] She founded the Cicero Youth Commission and has been affiliated with the Children's Center of Cicero and Berwyn and Cicero Youth Services.[2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Hernandez was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education Committee
- Appropriations-Higher Education Committee
- Consumer Protection Committee, Vice Chairperson
- House Executive Committee
- Immigration & Human Rights Committee
- Labor & Commerce Committee
- Revenue & Finance Committee
- Rules Committee
2021-2022
Hernandez was assigned to the following committees:
- Consumer Protection Committee, Vice-Chair
- House Executive Committee
- Immigration & Human Rights Committee
- Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education Committee
- Appropriations-Higher Education Committee
- Revenue & Finance Committee
- Rules Committee
2019-2020
Hernandez was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education Committee
- Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee
- Cities & Villages Committee
- Counties & Townships Committee
- Consumer Protection Committee, Chair
- House Higher Education Committee
- Health Care Licenses Committee
- State Government Administration Committee
- Energy & Environment Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education, Vice chair |
| • Appropriations-Human Services |
| • Consumer Protection, Chair |
| • Elementary & Secondary Education Licensing, Administration, and Oversight |
| • Health Care Licenses |
| • Higher Education |
| • Labor & Commerce |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Hernandez served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education, Vice chair |
| • Appropriations-Human Services |
| • Consumer Protection, Chair |
| • Health & Healthcare Disparities |
| • Higher Education |
| • Labor & Commerce |
| • Small Business Empowerment & Workforce Development |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hernandez served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education, Vice chair |
| • Appropriations-Human Services |
| • Bio-Technology |
| • Business Growth & Incentives |
| • Consumer Protection, Chair |
| • Higher Education, Vice chair |
| • Labor & Commerce |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hernandez served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Aging, Chair |
| • Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Educ, Vice chair |
| • Appropriations-Human Services |
| • Consumer Protection |
| • Disability Services |
| • Health & Healthcare Disparities |
| • Labor |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hernandez served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Educ |
| • Appropriations-Human Services |
| • Consumer Protection |
| • Disability Services |
| • Health & Healthcare Disparities |
| • Labor |
| • Medicaid Reform, Family & Children, Vice chair |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 2
Incumbent Elizabeth Hernandez defeated Laura Hruska in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 2 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Elizabeth Hernandez (D) | 72.3 | 22,924 |
| Laura Hruska (R) | 27.7 | 8,782 | ||
| Total votes: 31,706 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 2
Incumbent Elizabeth Hernandez advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 2 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Elizabeth Hernandez | 100.0 | 5,633 |
| Total votes: 5,633 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 2
Laura Hruska advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 2 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Laura Hruska | 100.0 | 1,524 | |
| Total votes: 1,524 | |||
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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 2
Incumbent Elizabeth Hernandez won election in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 2 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Elizabeth Hernandez (D) | 100.0 | 16,412 |
| Total votes: 16,412 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 2
Incumbent Elizabeth Hernandez advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 2 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Elizabeth Hernandez | 100.0 | 6,017 |
| Total votes: 6,017 | |||
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2020
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 24
Incumbent Elizabeth Hernandez won election in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 24 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Elizabeth Hernandez (D) | 100.0 | 26,824 |
| Total votes: 26,824 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 24
Incumbent Elizabeth Hernandez advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 24 on March 17, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Elizabeth Hernandez | 100.0 | 9,998 |
| Total votes: 9,998 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 24
Incumbent Elizabeth Hernandez won election in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 24 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Elizabeth Hernandez (D) | 100.0 | 19,329 |
| Total votes: 19,329 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 24
Incumbent Elizabeth Hernandez defeated Robert Reyes in the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 24 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Elizabeth Hernandez | 57.7 | 6,308 |
 | Robert Reyes | 42.3 | 4,630 | |
| Total votes: 10,938 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Illinois House of Representatives were held in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was November 30, 2015.[3]
Incumbent Elizabeth Hernandez defeated Andy Kirchoff in the Illinois House of Representatives District 24 general election.[4][5]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 24 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Elizabeth Hernandez Incumbent |
79.45% | 23,079 | |
| Republican | Andy Kirchoff | 20.55% | 5,969 | |
| Total Votes | 29,048 | |||
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Elizabeth Hernandez ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 24 Democratic primary.[6][7]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 24 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Elizabeth Hernandez Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Andy Kirchoff ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 24 Republican primary.[8][9]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 24 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Andy Kirchoff (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Illinois House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on March 18, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was December 2, 2013. Incumbent Elizabeth Hernandez ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[10][11][12]
2012
Hernandez won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 24. Hernandez defeated Neftalie Gonzalez and Robert Reyes in the March 20 Democratic primary and ran unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[13][14][15]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Elizabeth Hernandez Incumbent |
100% | 19,249 | |
| Total Votes | 19,249 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Elizabeth Hernandez Incumbent |
63% | 3,754 |
| Neftalie Gonzalez | 5% | 296 |
| Robert Reyes | 32% | 1,907 |
| Total Votes | 5,957 | |
2010
Hernandez won re-election to the 24th District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on February 2nd. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[16]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 24 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Elizabeth Hernandez (D)
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9,699 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Elizabeth Hernandez won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 24. She ran unopposed receiving 17,165 votes.[17]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 24 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Elizabeth Hernanadez (D)
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17,165 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Democrat Elizabeth Hernandez won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 24 receiving 10,041 votes, ahead of Republican John Paul Ledvina who received 2,782 votes.[18]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 24 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Elizabeth Hernandez (D)
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10,041 | |||
| John Paul Ledvina (R) | 2,782 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Elizabeth Hernandez did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Elizabeth Hernandez did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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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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2018
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In 2018, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 31.
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2017
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In 2017, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 through May 31. There were also special sessions. The 1st special session was June 21-July 6. The 2nd special session was July 26-July 31. During the 3rd special session, the Senate met on August 13, and the House met on August 16. The 4th special session was on August 28-29. There was a veto session from October 24-November 9.
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2016
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In 2016, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 13 through May 31.
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2015
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In 2015, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 14 through December 7 (extended session).
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2014
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In 2014, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 29 through June 2.
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2013
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In 2013, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 9 through May 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 through May 31.
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Personal
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Hernandez and her husband, Charles, have three children. She served on the Pilsen/Little Village Mental Health Board from 2001-2002, Latinos of Berwyn/Cicero Organization Board from 1990-2002, and was Secretary of the Cicero/Berwyn Children's Center from 1985-2002.[21]
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ State Rep. Hernandez, "About Elizabeth Hernandez," accessed February 24, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Illinois General Assembly, "Representative Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez (D)," accessed May 11, 2023
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election and Campaign Finance Calendar," accessed November 30, 2015
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate list: General Election - 11/8/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election results, General election 2016," accessed December 15, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed January 3, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election Results: GENERAL PRIMARY - 3/15/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed January 3, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election Results: GENERAL PRIMARY - 3/15/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
- ↑ Illinois Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ Illinois Board of Elections, "General Primary Election Official Canvass," April 18, 2014
- ↑ Illinois Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate List," accessed December 5, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed May 14, 2014
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, “Official Vote - November 6, 2012 General Election,” accessed January 18, 2013
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois Official 2010 General Election Results," November 2, 2010
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois House of Representatives official election results for 2008," November 4, 2008
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois House of Representatives official election results for 2006," November 4, 2006
- ↑ Citizen Action Illinois, "99th General Assembly Legislative Scorecard 2016," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ Illinois Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities, "2016 Illinois Community Living Report," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Hernandez," accessed February 24, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Illinois House of Representatives District 2 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Illinois House of Representatives District 24 2003-2023 |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Democratic Party of Illinois Chair -Present |
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