Illinois State House District 51

Current seat holder: Nabeela Syed.

Jenny Levin

Jenny Levin Jenny Levin earned a high school diploma from William Fremd High School, a bachelor's degree from Purdue University in 2012, and a bachelor's degree from the Loyola University Chicago in 2016. Levin's career experience includes working as a nurse.

Campaign site

“I am a nurse who has worked for over a decade in emergency medicine. After starting as an EMT and working my way up to a Trauma Certified Nurse I have experienced first hand how gaps in our health care system have impacted many different areas of our lives.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))

Lori Smith

Lori Smith Lori has called the 51st District home for over 6 years (Illinois for 30 years) and is currently raising her two daughters. She knows the struggles families face and why so many are frustrated with Springfield.

· Campaign biography

Campaign site

“Families are struggling under high taxes, rising crime, and schools that are failing our children. Too many feel they have no choice but to leave Illinois.” (Campaign website (loriforillinois.com))

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