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State Representative District 81
November 3, 2026 general · the primary
The district
108,712people
$120,254median household incomeIllinois: $83,390
$436,600median home valueIllinois: $263,300
75%of homes lived in by their ownerIllinois: 67%
59%of adults with a bachelor's degree or moreIllinois: 38%
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024), on the district lines in use since 2022.
| Candidate | Raised | Their own | Cash on hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Stava Dincumbent | $244,054 | — | $62,450 |
| Laura Hois R | $22,059 | $5,500 | $24,671 |
Raised: itemized contributions to the candidate's committees since January 1, 2025. Their own: contributions and loans in the candidate's name. Cash on hand: at the end of the committees' latest quarterly report (June 30, 2026). Large since last report: $1,000-plus contributions reported on A-1s since that report (included in Raised).
Last time: 2024 general
| Anne Stava-Murray D won | 33,289 | 56.5% |
| Aaron Porter R | 25,661 | 43.5% |
Margin: 12.9 points. Official results from the State Board of Elections. District lines are the 2021 maps, used since 2022.