Nicole La Ha
Republican, incumbent
State Representative, 82nd District
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Overview
Nicole La Ha was selected as the 82nd District state representative in December 2023 and previously served as a Homer Glen village trustee.1 She was the Illinois Senate press secretary and co-founded the Ability Awareness Committee in Homer Glen.2 Her campaign says she has worked to lower costs, end the grocery tax, improve early childhood education, and expand mental healthcare.3 She has called for lower property taxes, stating that Illinois homeowners pay roughly double the national average.4
She sponsored a law encouraging accessibility in park projects funded by OSLAD grants.5 In the legislature, she sponsored laws regarding human trafficking signs and DNA profiles.6 She also sponsored laws concerning special education transition services and homeless youth funding.7
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- April 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $26,575
- Cash on hand
- $78,916
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts ($150 or less) | $593 | 2% |
| Larger gifts | $8,221 | 31% |
| PACs, parties and other campaign committees | $17,500 | 66% |
| Other receipts | $261 | 1% |
Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $36,000 in 13 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Nicole for Illinois
Endorsements
Sources
- Nicole La Ha Named State Representative for 82nd District, Nicole La Ha. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Nicole La Ha, Wikipedia. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- State Rep. La Ha Announces Run For Re-Election, Patch. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- IL House GOP continues to talk property taxes, Capitol City Now. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- It's now signed into law, CapitolFax. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Nicole La Ha (R) - 104th General Assembly, Illinois General Assembly. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Member - Illinois General Assembly, Illinois General Assembly. 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.