Brad Stephens
Republican, incumbent
State Representative, 20th District
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Overview
Brad Stephens has represented the 20th District since 2019 and is a House Assistant Minority Leader.1 He is the mayor of Rosemont and previously served as a village trustee and Leyden Township supervisor.2 He has also served on the Pace and Illinois State Toll Highway Authority boards.2
He sponsored the O'Hare Driver Safety Act, which uses cameras to fine idling drivers near the airport $100.3 In 2026, he criticized a proposed $60 million cut to local government funds, arguing for keeping revenue streams in place.4 His campaign priorities include tax relief, supporting law enforcement, balanced budgets, and local job creation.5 He stated the transit fiscal cliff cannot be a city-versus-suburbs fight.6 He introduced a bill concerning autonomous vehicles.7
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- April 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $183,500
- Cash on hand
- $167,148
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Larger gifts | $151,900 | 83% |
| PACs, parties and other campaign committees | $31,600 | 17% |
Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $96,850 in 42 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Brad Stephens for State Representative
Endorsements
Sources
- Member - Illinois General Assembly, Illinois General Assembly. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Brad Stephens, Wikipedia. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Illinois law cracking down on idling drivers near O'Hare back in motion, CBS News Chicago. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Stephens criticizes proposed $60 million cut to local government funds, North Cook News. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- About - State Representative Brad Stephens, Brad Stephens campaign. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- GOP State Rep. and Rosemont Mayor Brad Stephens on solving the transit fiscal cliff, Streetsblog Chicago. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Waymo begins testing in Chicago as bill seeks to legalize autonomous vehicles, Capitol News Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- NFIB Illinois PAC Announces 2026 Legislative Endorsements, NFIB. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Illinois AFL-CIO 2026 General Election Endorsements, Illinois AFL-CIO. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- November 3, 2026 General Election Endorsed Candidates, Chicago Federation of Labor. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- IUOE Local 150 Illinois Endorsements, General Election, November 3, 2026 (Cook County), IUOE Local 150. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.