Martha "Marti" Deuter
Democratic, incumbent
State Representative, 45th District
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Overview
Martha "Marti" Deuter is the State Representative for Illinois' 45th District and took office in January 2025.1 She previously served 11 years on the Elmhurst City Council, focusing on public safety and local infrastructure.2 She also directed housing policy for the City of Chicago for eight years and worked for Bridge Communities, a homelessness nonprofit.3
In the legislature, she backed measures to modernize newborn disease screening and expand senior protections against caregiver abuse.4 She supported an energy plan using virtual power plants and battery storage, which her office says could lower ComEd bills by up to $3.31 a month.5 Her office also highlights her bills to cut everyday costs and boost middle-income housing.4
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- April 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $17,908
- Cash on hand
- $67,286
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts ($150 or less) | $4,058 | 23% |
| Larger gifts | $7,600 | 42% |
| PACs, parties and other campaign committees | $6,250 | 35% |
Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $187,665 in 38 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Friends of Marti Deuter
Endorsements
Sources
- Martha Deuter (D) - 104th General Assembly, ilga.gov. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Meet Marti, Rep. Marti Deuter campaign. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Detail Page, ciclt.net. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Rep. Martha Deuter, Illinois House Democratic Caucus. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Deuter-backed Energy Plan Signed into Law, Underscores Efforts to Provide Relief for Families, Illinois House Democratic Caucus. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- West Cook Republicans: Here's who's on your Nov. 3 ballot, West Cook News. 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.
- NASW-IL Announces Endorsements for 2026 Illinois General Election, National Association of Social Workers, Illinois Chapter. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Illinois NOW Political Action Committee, Illinois NOW PAC. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Retired Teachers Endorse Candidates for Illinois General Assembly, Aroundptown.com. 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.