Illinois State House District 85

Current seat holder: Dagmara Avelar.

Dagmara Avelar

Dagmara Avelar is the incumbent Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives representing District 85, having assumed office in January 13, 2021, and is running for re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election. Dagmara Avelar was born in Quito, Ecuador, and lives in Bolingbrook, Illinois. She earned a bachelor's degree in justice studies from Northeastern Illinois University and a master's degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

· Official legislative page

Campaign site

“Over the last decade, I have been involved in political advocacy, community organizing and human services management. I love going into work everyday, and fighting for people.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2020))
“Our budget. Fixing our state's budget problems require long term solutions. We need to work on pension reform legislation, taxing of high-end services as well as closing corporate loopholes.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2020))
“Yes, while canvassing one of the areas in the district a small business owner and I were able to have a candid and honest conversation about income inequality and the lack of economic development in this specific area.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2020))

Chris Metcalfe

Chris Metcalfe Chris Metcalfe was born in Covina, California. He earned a bachelor's degree from Southern Oregon State University in 1978 and a bachelor's degree from Lamar University in 1986.

“I am familiar with putting together a multi-million dollar budget and sticking to it. I am a good listener.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2022))

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