Craig Wilcox
Craig Wilcox (Republican Party) is a member of the Illinois State Senate, representing District 32. He assumed office on October 1, 2018. His current term ends on January 13, 2027.
Wilcox (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Illinois State Senate to represent District 32. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 17, 2026.[source]
Biography
Craig Wilcox was born in El Paso, Texas and lives in McHenry, Illinois. He graduated from Essex Junction High School. Wilcox served in the air force from 1981 to 2013 and reached the rank of colonel. He earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1989, an MBA from Webster University in 1997, a master's degree in military leadership from Air Command & Staff College in 2002, and a master's degree in national security strategies from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces in 2008. Wilcox's professional experience includes being an instructor at Air University. He regularly volunteers to be a speaker and organizer for veteran events and is a volunteer librarian at St. John the Baptist Catholic Elementary School.[1][2]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Wilcox was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce Committee
- Education Committee
- Senate Higher Education Committee
- Labor Committee
- Local Government Committee
- Veterans Affairs Committee
- Transportation Committee
- Legislative Audit Commission
2023-2024
Wilcox was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee
- Senate Financial Institutions Committee
- Human Rights Committee
- Labor Committee
- Local Government Committee, Minority Spokesperson
- State Government Committee
- Transportation Committee
- Veterans Affairs Committee, Minority Spokesperson
2021-2022
Wilcox was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee
- Senate Financial Institutions Committee
- Human Rights Committee
- Labor Committee
- Local Government Committee, Minority Spokesperson
- State Government Committee
- Transportation Committee
- Veterans Affairs Committee, Minority Spokesperson
2019-2020
Wilcox was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee
- Appropriations I Committee
- Committee of the Whole
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee
- Senate Health and Human Services Committee
- Labor Committee
- Veterans Affairs Committee
- Transportation Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2026
General election
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Democratic primary
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Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 32
Karen Battaglia (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 32 on March 17, 2026.
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Republican primary
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Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 32
Incumbent Craig Wilcox (R) is running in the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 32 on March 17, 2026.
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2022
See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Illinois State Senate District 32
Incumbent Craig Wilcox defeated Allena Barbato in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 32 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Craig Wilcox (R) | 55.9 | 45,583 | |
 | Allena Barbato (D) | 44.1 | 36,009 | |
| Total votes: 81,592 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 32
Incumbent Craig Wilcox advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 32 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Craig Wilcox | 100.0 | 18,057 | |
| Total votes: 18,057 | |||
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2018
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Illinois State Senate District 32
Incumbent Craig Wilcox defeated Mary Mahady in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 32 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Craig Wilcox (R) | 54.7 | 43,402 | |
| Mary Mahady (D) | 45.3 | 35,936 | ||
| Total votes: 79,338 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 32
Mary Mahady advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 32 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mary Mahady | 100.0 | 12,541 | |
| Total votes: 12,541 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 32
Incumbent Craig Wilcox advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 32 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Craig Wilcox | 100.0 | 15,906 | |
| Total votes: 15,906 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- John Reinert (R)
Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Illinois General Assembly in 2025.
- 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.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Illinois General Assembly in 2022.
- 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.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Planned Parenthood Illinois Action — Legislators are scored on their stances on policies related to reproductive health issues.
- Technology and Manufacturing Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to manufacturing issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Illinois General Assembly in 2021.
- 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.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Illinois General Assembly in 2020.
- Illinois Environmental Council — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Illinois Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that help or hinder Illinois citizens with developmental disabilities access more included lives in their homes and communities.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Illinois General Assembly in 2019.
- Illinois Environmental Council — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Illinois Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that help or hinder Illinois citizens with developmental disabilities access more included lives in their homes and communities.
- Technology and Manufacturing Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on manufacturing issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Illinois State Senate District 32 |
Officeholder Illinois State Senate District 32 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Pamela Althoff (R) |
Illinois State Senate District 32 2018-Present |
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