Kevin John Olickal
Democratic, incumbent
State Representative, 16th District
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Overview
Kevin John Olickal formerly served as executive director of the Indo-American Democratic Organization.1, 2
Olickal is the chief House sponsor of the Responsibility in Firearms Legislation Act.3 The bill would require gun manufacturers to pay into a state fund based on how many of their firearms are recovered from shootings in Illinois.4 He sponsored the Warehouse Worker Protection Act, which passed the legislature but was vetoed by the governor.5 His bills that became law include a measure on general assistance in townships.6 He also sponsored a law on consumer electronics recycling.7
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- April 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $4,000
- Cash on hand
- $22,100
| Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Larger gifts | $3,000 |
| PACs, parties and other campaign committees | $1,000 |
Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $9,500 in 4 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Friends of Kevin Olickal
Endorsements
Sources
- Kevin John Olickal (D - Illinois General Assembly - Member, Illinois General Assembly. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Kevin Olickal - Wikipedia, Wikipedia. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- University of Chicago doctors call for passage of RIFL Act targeting gun manufacturers, CBS News Chicago. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- State bill would make gunmakers pay if their weapons are recovered in shootings, WBEZ. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Bill Status for HB 2547 - Illinois General Assembly, Illinois General Assembly. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Kevin John Olickal (D) - 104th General Assembly (2025 ..., Illinois General Assembly. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Kevin John Olickal (D) - Illinois General Assembly - Member, Illinois General Assembly. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Elections, Personal PAC. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- IUOE LOCAL 150 DISTRICT 1 ENDORSEMENTS, IUOE Local 150. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- 2026 LOCAL 399 ILLINOIS PRIMARY ELECTION ENDORSEMENTS, IUOE Local 399. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Early Endorsements for the March 17, 2026 Primary Election, Cook County College Teachers Union. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- November 3, 2026 General Election Endorsed Candidates, Chicago Federation of Labor. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Illinois AFL-CIO Announces Endorsements for 2026 General Election, Illinois AFL-CIO. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.