Maura Hirschauer
Democratic, incumbent
State Representative, 49th District
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Overview
Maura Hirschauer has served as state representative for Illinois’ 49th District since January 2021.1 She is a former elementary school teacher and co-founded the Kane and Kendall County chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America.2
She sponsored a bill requiring secondary schools to use female manikins in CPR training. She sponsored a 2022 law concerning gun safety information in schools. She sponsored legislation to regulate algorithmic pricing. Hirschauer also sponsored a bill requiring gun owners to securely store firearms near children. She was the chief sponsor of Karina's Law, signed in February 2025, which requires police to remove guns from people under domestic-violence orders of protection.3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- April 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $23,390
- Cash on hand
- $215,614
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts ($150 or less) | $85 | Under 1% |
| Larger gifts | $500 | 2% |
| PACs, parties and other campaign committees | $22,800 | 97% |
| Other receipts | $5 | Under 1% |
Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $405,960 in 41 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Friends of Maura Hirschauer
Endorsements
Sources
- Maura Hirschauer, Wikipedia. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Meet Maura Hirschauer, Illinois House 49th District Democratic nominee, Chicago Sun-Times. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Illinois bill aims to address gender discrepancies in CPR training, Capitol News Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Glock ban, prescription drug board among measures that stall in final days, Capitol News Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Pritzker to consider bill mandating gun owners lock up firearms near minors, Capitol News Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Advocates say SCOTUS ruling paves way for law ensuring abusers have guns confiscated, Capitol News Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Maura Hirschauer (D) - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026), Illinois General Assembly. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Hirschauer Named Legislative Champion for Karina’s Law, Illinois House Democrats. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Everytown for Gun Safety Announces Endorsements of Moms Demand Action Volunteers Running for Office in Illinois, Everytown for Gun Safety. 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 ENDORSEMENTS, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150. 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.