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Lynn LaPlante
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Lynn LaPlante (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 42. LaPlante declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on March 17, 2026.[source]
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 42
Incumbent Margaret DeLaRosa (D) and Lynn LaPlante (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 42 on March 17, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 42
Stephanie Trussell (R) is running in the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 42 on March 17, 2026.
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Campaign themes
2026
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See also
2026 Elections
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