Curtis J. Tarver II
Democratic, incumbent
State Representative, 25th District
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Overview
Curtis J. Tarver II has represented the 25th District since 2019 as a Democratic state representative. He is a trial attorney and previously served as an assistant to Mayor Richard M. Daley and as an administrative law judge for the city. He chairs the House Revenue and Finance Committee. He is the assistant majority leader. His campaign says he led the remapping of Illinois Supreme Court districts. He sponsored laws to update real estate seller disclosure forms and prioritize returning students for the Invest in Kids scholarship. In 2022, he voted against a retail theft bill that increased penalties for ringleaders.1, 2, 3, 4
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- April 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $12,500
- Cash on hand
- $254,166
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Larger gifts | $7,500 | 60% |
| PACs, parties and other campaign committees | $5,000 | 40% |
| Other receipts | $0 | Under 1% |
Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $101,500 in 49 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Friends of Curtis Tarver ll
Endorsements
Sources
- Curtis J. Tarver, II - Illinois General Assembly - Member, Illinois General Assembly. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Curtis J. Tarver II, Tarver Law. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- About Curtis J. Tarver II, Representative Curtis J Tarver II. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Tarver explains vote against organized retail theft bill, as well as 5 bills he got passed, Hyde Park Herald. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- AFSCME Illinois PEOPLE Recommendations: 2026 General Election, AFSCME Council 31. 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.
- Illinois AFL-CIO Announces Endorsements for 2026 General Election, Illinois AFL-CIO. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
