Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
Democratic, incumbent
State Representative, 2nd District
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Overview
Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez is an Illinois state representative and the Deputy Majority Leader.1 She was a senior policy advisor to Lt. Gov. Patrick Quinn and a Cicero public schools administrator for 17 years.1
Hernandez backed a bill that passed the House to expand Latin American history instruction for public school students starting in the 2027-2028 school year. Her caucus page says 2026 laws she backed let people sending money abroad donate to the Illinois DREAM Fund, created a cosmetology apprenticeship program and require grocery chains with e-coupons to offer paper ones. In 2019, she co-sponsored a bill to ban for-profit immigrant detention centers in Illinois, stating they lacked oversight and specialized care.2, 1, 3
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- April 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $62,800
- Cash on hand
- $466,762
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts ($150 or less) | $150 | Under 1% |
| Larger gifts | $31,650 | 50% |
| PACs, parties and other campaign committees | $31,000 | 49% |
Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $130,550 in 49 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Citizens for Elizabeth Hernandez
Endorsements
Sources
- Rep. Lisa Hernandez, Rep. Lisa Hernandez official website. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Hernandez Backs Bill Expanding Latin American History Curriculum ..., Illinois House Democrats. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- House committee advances bill to ban for-profit immigrant detention centers, Capitol News Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Planned Parenthood Illinois Action board unveils 2026 general election endorsements, Windy City Times. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Endorsements and Election Information, Personal PAC. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- NASW-IL Announces Endorsements for 2026 Illinois General Election, National Association of Social Workers - Illinois Chapter. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Election Center - SEIU Healthcare, SEIU Healthcare. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Election 2026, SEIU Local 73. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- ILLINOIS ENDORSEMENTS, IUOE Local 150. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL ELECTION ENDORSED CANDIDATES, Chicago Federation of Labor. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- March 17, 2026 Primary Election Local 134 Endorsed Candidates, IBEW Local 134. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Illinois AFL-CIO Announces Endorsements for 2026 General Election, Illinois AFL-CIO. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.