Michelle Mussman

Democratic, incumbent

State Representative, 56th District

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Overview

Michelle Mussman has represented the 56th District since 2011.¹ Her campaign says she belongs to the Schaumburg Business Association and Northwest Alliance on Domestic Violence, and serves on WINGS and Children's Advocacy Center boards.² She introduced laws requiring insurers to cover pharmacist-prescribed birth control and mandating state oversight of vocational rehabilitation programs for people with disabilities.³

She sponsored a House-passed bill requiring schools to ban classroom cell phones by the 2027-28 school year.⁴ She also sponsored legislation defining child torture.⁵ Her campaign says she sponsored laws creating a Blue Envelope Program and driver's license designations for individuals with autism or intellectual disabilities.² In 2026, she said Illinois' tax system is regressive and should be modernized to be fairer.⁶

Campaign money

Reporting period: April 1 to June 30, 2026
Raised: $2,775
Cash on hand: $102,848

Where the money came from
Source	Amount
Small gifts ($150 or less)	$25
Larger gifts	$2,000
PACs, parties and other campaign committees	$750

Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $13,500 in 8 gifts. See the large contribution reports.

Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Friends of Michelle Mussman

Endorsements

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)⁷Union
Illinois Education Association⁷Union
Illinois Federation of Teachers⁷Union
Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois⁷Union
Illinois Retired Teachers Association⁷Union
Sierra Club Illinois⁷

Sources

Michelle Mussman (D) - Illinois General Assembly - Member, Illinois General Assembly. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Rep. Michelle Mussman, Illinois House Democratic Caucus. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Michelle Mussman - Wikipedia, Wikipedia. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
School cell phone ban, human composting bills among ..., Capitol News Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Junk fees, child torture, tipped wage proposals among bills ..., Capitol News Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Mussman, Read debate immigration, state finances in 56th District House race, Daily Herald. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Michelle Mussman for State Representative, Friends of Michelle Mussman. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Planned Parenthood Illinois Action board unveils 2026 general election endorsements, Windy City Times. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
DuPage County Republicans: Here's who's on your Nov. 3 ballot, DuPage Policy Journal. 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.
2026 General Elections Endorsements, Stand for Children Illinois PAC. 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.
IUOE Local 150 Illinois Endorsements, General Election, November 3, 2026 (Cook County), IUOE Local 150. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.