Mary Gill (Illinois House of Representatives)
Mary Gill (Democratic Party) is a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 35. She assumed office on March 29, 2023. Her current term ends on January 13, 2027.
Gill (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 35. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Democratic primary on March 17, 2026.
Gill was appointed to the Illinois House of Representatives to replace former Rep. Frances Ann Hurley (D).[1]
Biography
Prior to her appointment to the Illinois House of Representatives, Gill was the executive director of the Mt. Greenwood Community and Business Association.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Gill was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture & Conservation Committee, Vice-Chair
- Mental Health & Addiction Committee
- Police & Fire Committee
- Prescription Drug Affordability & Accessibility Committee
- Small Business,Technology Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Committee
- Veterans' Affairs Committee
Elections
2026
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 35
Incumbent Mary Gill (D) and David Dewar (R) are running in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 35 on November 3, 2026.
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Democratic primary
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Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 35
Incumbent Mary Gill (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 35 on March 17, 2026.
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Republican primary
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Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 35
David Dewar (R) defeated Charles Lay (R) in the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 35 on March 17, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Dewar | 73.3 | 2,685 |
| Charles Lay | 26.7 | 978 | ||
| Total votes: 3,663 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2024
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 35
Incumbent Mary Gill defeated Herbert Hebein in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 35 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mary Gill (D) | 61.9 | 33,275 |
| Herbert Hebein (R) | 38.1 | 20,451 | ||
| Total votes: 53,726 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 35
Incumbent Mary Gill defeated David Dewar in the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 35 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mary Gill | 84.4 | 13,153 |
| David Dewar | 15.6 | 2,434 | |
| Total votes: 15,587 | |||
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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 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Herbert Hebein | 100.0 | 3,657 | |
| Total votes: 3,657 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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- Illinois Environmental Council — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Illinois General Assembly in 2024.
- Illinois Environmental Council — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Illinois Humane Society — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to pets and wildlife.
- Illinois Realtors — Legislators are scored on votes on bills affecting real estate and private property.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Illinois General Assembly in 2023.
- Illinois Environmental Council — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Illinois Realtors — Legislators are scored on votes on bills affecting real estate and private property.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Illinois House of Representatives District 35 |
Officeholder Illinois House of Representatives District 35 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Frances Ann Hurley (D) |
Illinois House of Representatives District 35 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
