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Frances Ann Hurley
Democratic Party
Candidate, Illinois State Senate District 18
Prior offices:
Illinois House of Representatives District 35
Years in office: 2013 - 2023
Successor: Mary Gill (D)
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 8, 2022
Next election
March 17, 2026
Education
High school
Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School, 1978
Bachelor's
Saint Xavier University
Personal
Profession
Full-time state legislator
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Frances Ann Hurley (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Illinois State Senate to represent District 18. She declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on March 17, 2026.[source]

Hurley (Democratic Party) was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 35. She assumed office in 2013. She left office on February 28, 2023.

Biography

Hurley earned her B.S. in Criminal Justice from Saint Xavier University. Her professional experience includes being the former aide to Aldermans Ginger Rugai and Matthew O’Shea.[1]

Committee assignments

2023-2024

Hurley was assigned to the following committees:

2021-2022

Hurley was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

Hurley was assigned to the following committees:

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Hurley served on the following committees:

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hurley served on the following committees:

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 State Senate 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 State Senate District 18

Frances Ann Hurley (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 18 on March 17, 2026.

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Frances Ann Hurley

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Republican primary

Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 18

Christine McGovern (R) is running in the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 18 on March 17, 2026.

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Christine McGovern

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Endorsements

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  • SEIU Illinois State Council

2022

See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 35

Incumbent Frances Ann Hurley defeated Herbert Hebein in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 35 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Frances Ann Hurley (D)
 
62.0
 
26,112
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Herbert Hebein (R)
 
38.0
 
15,992

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 42,104
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 35

Incumbent Frances Ann Hurley advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 35 on June 28, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Frances Ann Hurley
 
100.0
 
12,071
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.0
 
6

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 12,077
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 35

Herbert Hebein advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 35 on June 28, 2022.

Candidate
%
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Herbert Hebein
 
100.0
 
5,813

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 5,813
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2020

See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 35

Incumbent Frances Ann Hurley defeated Herbert Hebein in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 35 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Frances Ann Hurley (D)
 
64.2
 
37,169
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Herbert Hebein (R)
 
35.8
 
20,695

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Total votes: 57,864
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 35

Incumbent Frances Ann Hurley advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 35 on March 17, 2020.

Candidate
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19,330

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Total votes: 19,330
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 35

Herbert Hebein advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 35 on March 17, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Herbert Hebein
 
100.0
 
2,234

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 2,234
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2018

See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 35

Incumbent Frances Ann Hurley defeated Herbert Hebein in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 35 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Frances Ann Hurley (D)
 
68.8
 
30,511
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Herbert Hebein (R)
 
31.2
 
13,821

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Total votes: 44,332
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 35

Incumbent Frances Ann Hurley advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 35 on March 20, 2018.

Candidate
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17,377

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 17,377
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 35

Herbert Hebein advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 35 on March 20, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
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100.0
 
4,413

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 4,413
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2016

See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 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.[2]

Incumbent Frances Ann Hurley defeated Victor Horne in the Illinois House of Representatives District 35 general election.[3][4]

Illinois House of Representatives, District 35 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Frances Ann Hurley Incumbent 65.62% 34,506
     Republican Victor Horne 34.38% 18,081
Total Votes 52,587
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections


Incumbent Frances Ann Hurley ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 35 Democratic primary.[5][6]

Illinois House of Representatives, District 35 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Frances Ann Hurley Incumbent (unopposed)

Victor Horne ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 35 Republican primary.[7][8]

Illinois House of Representatives, District 35 Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Republican Green check mark transparent.png Victor Horne  (unopposed)

2014

See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 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 Frances Ann Hurley ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Victor C. Horne ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Hurley then defeated Horne in the general election.[9][10][11][12]

Illinois House of Representatives District 35, General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngFrances Ann Hurley Incumbent 66.1% 25,205
     Republican Victor C. Horne 33.9% 12,927
Total Votes 38,132

2012

See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2012

Hurley won election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 35. Hurley defeated Anthony R. Martin and Andrew Byrne Hodorowicz in the March 20 Democratic primary, and defeated Ricardo Fernandez (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[13][14][15]

Illinois House of Representatives, District 35, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngFrances Ann Hurley 68.3% 34,590
     Republican Ricardo Fernandez 31.7% 16,022
Total Votes 50,612
Illinois House of Representatives, District 35 Democratic Primary, 2012
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngFrances Ann Hurley 53.5% 6,782
Anthony R. Martin 31.7% 4,024
Andrew Byrne Hodorowicz 14.8% 1,872
Total Votes 12,678

Campaign themes

2026

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2022

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2020

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2012

Hurley's campaign website listed the following issues:[16]

  • Providing Tax Relief
Excerpt: "Last year, the State of Illinois balanced its budget using a massive, temporary tax increase on individuals and businesses. With so many families struggling to make ends meet, this was an irresponsible time to impose any additional burden on the taxpayers."
  • Business Development & Job Creation
Excerpt: "Attracting new businesses and creating jobs should be a top priority for all levels of Government."
  • Fiscal Responsibility Starts in Springfield
Excerpt: "Across the country, families everywhere are tightening their belts. Our elected officials should lead by example and share the burden of our financial crisis."
  • Reforming the Budget Process
Excerpt: "State Government must operate within its means."
  • Restoring Trust in Government
Excerpt: "As an Illinois taxpayer, I am fed up and sick of self-serving politicians who have repeatedly abused our trust and misused our tax dollars."
  • Strengthening Our Schools
Excerpt: "As a mother of three children, I understand the important role that schools play in any community. If elected, I will do everything in my power to ensure that the State properly funds education."

Campaign finance summary

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Frances Ann Hurley campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2022Illinois House of Representatives District 35Won general$597,226 $385,091
2020Illinois House of Representatives District 35Won general$288,107 N/A**
2018Illinois House of Representatives District 35Won general$212,647 N/A**
2016Illinois House of Representatives, District 35Won $177,783 N/A**
2014Illinois House of Representatives, District 35Won $148,325 N/A**
2012Illinois State House, District 35Won $239,401 N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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2023

In 2023, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 to May 27.

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Personal

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Hurley has three children.[1]

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, Rep. Frances Ann Hurley," accessed February 24, 2014
    2. ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election and Campaign Finance Calendar," accessed November 30, 2015
    3. ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate list: General Election - 11/8/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
    4. ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election results, General election 2016," accessed December 15, 2016
    5. ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed January 3, 2016
    6. ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election Results: GENERAL PRIMARY - 3/15/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
    7. ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed January 3, 2016
    8. ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election Results: GENERAL PRIMARY - 3/15/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
    9. ↑ Illinois Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
    10. ↑ Illinois Board of Elections, "General Primary Election Official Canvass," April 18, 2014
    11. ↑ Illinois Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
    12. ↑ The Chicago Tribune, "Results List (Unofficial)," accessed November 5, 2014
    13. ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate List," accessed December 5, 2011
    14. ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed May 14, 2014
    15. ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, “Official Vote - November 6, 2012 General Election,” accessed January 18, 2013
    16. ↑ Campaign website (dead link)
    17. ↑ Citizen Action Illinois, "99th General Assembly Legislative Scorecard 2016," accessed July 11, 2017
    18. ↑ Illinois Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities, "2016 Illinois Community Living Report," accessed July 11, 2017

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    -     		Illinois House of Representatives District 35
    2013-2023    		 Succeeded by
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