Justin Cochran
Democratic, incumbent
State Representative, 55th District
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Overview
Justin Cochran is the State Representative for the 55th District.1 He was appointed in December 2025 after serving as chief of staff to former Rep. Marty Moylan.2 He previously worked as an archivist for the Illinois State Archives.1
He sponsored the Diaper Labeling Act, which requires diaper packaging to list all ingredients.3 He passed a bill replacing outdated terms for people with disabilities in state law.4 He passed a bill repealing the High Speed Rail Commission.5 He sponsored a House resolution condemning the Ukraine-Russia war, which was adopted.1
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- April 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $7,231
- Cash on hand
- $7,859
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts ($150 or less) | $145 | 2% |
| Larger gifts | $500 | 7% |
| PACs, parties and other campaign committees | $4,500 | 62% |
| Other receipts | $2,086 | 29% |
Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $290,263 in 29 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Cochran for Illinois
Endorsements
Sources
- Justin Cochran (D) - Illinois General Assembly - Member, Illinois General Assembly. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Des Plaines' Cochran sworn in as state representative for 55th District, Daily Herald. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Cochran Passes Bill Creating Enforceable Transparency for Diaper Ingredients, Illinois House Democrats. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Bill Status of HB4284, Illinois General Assembly. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Justin Cochran (D) - Illinois General Assembly - Member, Illinois General Assembly. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- 'Nothing underhanded': Moylan defends move to end reelection bid in 55th state House district to his chief of staff, Daily Herald. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- AFSCME Illinois PEOPLE Recommendations: 2026 general election, AFSCME Council 31. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- MARCH 17, 2026 PRIMARY ELECTION ENDORSED CANDIDATES, Chicago Federation of Labor. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Endorsements — Citizen Action/Illinois, Citizen Action/Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- ILLINOIS ENDORSEMENTS, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Endorsements and Election Information, Personal PAC. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Planned Parenthood Illinois Action board unveils 2026 general election endorsements, Windy City Times. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Illinois AFL-CIO Announces Endorsements for 2026 General Election, Illinois AFL-CIO. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.