Laura Ellman
Laura Ellman is the incumbent Democratic member of the Illinois State Senate representing District 21, having assumed office in January 9, 2019, and is running for re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election. Laura Ellman grew up in Hanover Park, Illinois and lives in Naperville, Illinois. She graduated from Elgin High School, earned a B.A.
· Official legislative page
Campaign site
TWITTER: “I’ve been solving problems my whole life, and it’s time to put those skills to work driving real solutions for Illinois. For too long, politicians have played games with our schools, our budgets, and our future while refusing to address our fiscal problems.”
(Campaign website (ellmanforillinois.com)) “I am proud to serve as the State Senator from Illinois’ 21st District. I hope you’ll find this site a useful resource in keeping up to date with what’s happening in our district and in Springfield.”
(Campaign website (senatorlauraellman.com))Julie Berkowicz
Julie Berkowicz Berkowicz advanced from the Republican primary on March 17, 2026 to qualify for the general election ballot in Illinois State Senate District 21.
On the campaign website: “I am proud to serve as the State Senator from Illinois’ 21st District.”
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