Michael "Mike" Crawford
Democratic, incumbent
State Representative, 31st District
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Overview
Michael Crawford has served as State Representative for the 31st District since January 2025.1 He previously worked as an educator and administrator at The Chicago School, City Colleges of Chicago and Chicago State University.1
He sponsored 2025 laws addressing student teacher salaries and special education parental notice.1 According to his campaign, he sponsored a 2026 law creating apprenticeship pathways in barbering and cosmetology.2 He supported a 2025 transit plan to add a new Green Line station in Englewood.3 He also supported 2026 legislation expanding energy efficiency programs.4 In 2025, he voted for legislation concerning reproductive health medication, parental leave and criminal justice.5
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- April 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $1,407
- Cash on hand
- $19,773
| Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Larger gifts | $1,000 |
| Other receipts | $407 |
Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $41,000 in 20 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Friends of Michael Crawford
Endorsements
Sources
- Michael Crawford (D) - Illinois General Assembly - Member, Illinois General Assembly. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Illinois State Representative Michael “Mike” Crawford, State Rep. Mike Crawford campaign. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Crawford Backs Measure Fully Funding and Reforming Public Transit, Illinois House Democratic Caucus. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Crawford-Backed Legislation to Address Rising Energy Costs Signed Into Law, Illinois House Democratic Caucus. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Crawford Named Legislative Champion with 100% rating on Citizen Action/Illinois’ 2025 Legislative Scorecard, Illinois House Democratic Caucus. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Illinois AFL-CIO 2026 Primary Election Endorsements, Illinois AFL-CIO. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Endorsements — Citizen Action/Illinois, Citizen Action/Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- 2026 Endorsements — Better Streets Chicago Action Fund, Better Streets Chicago Action Fund. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- November 3, 2026 General Election Endorsed Candidates, Chicago Federation of Labor. 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.
- Personal PAC 2026 General Election Endorsements, Personal PAC. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.