Justin Q. Slaughter
Democratic, incumbent
State Representative, 27th District
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Overview
Justin Slaughter has represented the 27th District in the Illinois House since 2017.1 He chairs the House Judiciary - Criminal Committee.2 Previously he served as a policy advisor to Governor Pat Quinn and deputy director of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice.3
He was the House sponsor of the SAFE-T Act.4 The law ended cash bail.5 Slaughter also sponsored legislation to prohibit the sale of pistols that can be converted into machine guns with a 3D-printed switch.6 His campaign says he supports raising the minimum wage, reforming education funding, and expanding the Affordable Care Act.7 In his 2024 campaign, he said he voted for House rules that imposed term limits on legislative leaders and advocated for balanced state budgets.8
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- April 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $14,585
- Cash on hand
- $125,608
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts ($150 or less) | $322 | 2% |
| Larger gifts | $7,550 | 52% |
| PACs, parties and other campaign committees | $6,713 | 46% |
Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $39,000 in 21 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Friends of Justin Slaughter
Endorsements
Sources
- Justin Slaughter (Illinois General Assembly, official), Illinois General Assembly. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Justin Slaughter, Ballotpedia. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Justin Slaughter (D) - Illinois General Assembly, Illinois General Assembly. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Honorable Justin Q. Slaughter, Chicago Defender. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Illinois lawmaker now wants to start discussion on how to limit traffic stops for speeding, other offenses, WGN TV. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Illinois Lawmakers Seek to Outlaw Handguns That Are Able to Be Converted Into ‘Machine Guns’, WTTW. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- State Representative Justin Slaughter: Home, Justin Slaughter campaign. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Justin Q. Slaughter, Illinois House 27th District, Chicago Sun-Times. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Meet our 2026 Endorsed Candidates!, Sierra Club Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Endorsements, Chicago Federation of Labor. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Chicago Teachers Union Announces 2026 Primary Election Endorsements, Chicago Teachers Union. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- 2026 Primary Election Endorsements, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 399. 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.