Nicolle Grasse
Democratic, incumbent
State Representative, 53rd District
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Overview
Nicolle Grasse has represented the 53rd District since June 2024.1 She previously served as an Arlington Heights village trustee.1 Her campaign says she has worked as a hospice chaplain for over three decades.2
She has sponsored a law concerning hospice and palliative care in the Department of Corrections.1 Her caucus says she supported a budget focused on affordability.3 She sponsored a resolution opposing federal healthcare cuts.4 Her campaign lists priorities of affordable healthcare access, reproductive rights, gun reform, and improving the state's fiscal health.2 She identified a lack of affordable housing and limited public transportation as the district's most pressing issue.5
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- April 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $8,277
- Cash on hand
- $232,395
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts ($150 or less) | $402 | 5% |
| Larger gifts | $1,500 | 18% |
| PACs, parties and other campaign committees | $6,375 | 77% |
Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $141,809 in 26 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Nicolle Grasse for State Representative
Endorsements
Sources
- Member - Illinois General Assembly, Illinois General Assembly. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Meet Nicolle — State Representative Nicolle Grasse, State Representative Nicolle Grasse campaign. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Rep. Nicolle S. Grasse, Illinois House Democratic Caucus. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Member Details, Illinois General Assembly. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Nicolle Grasse, Illinois House 53rd District, Chicago Sun-Times. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- 2026 ENDORSEMENTS, SEIU Local 73. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Endorsements — Citizen Action/Illinois, Citizen Action/Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- 2026 Primary Election – Equality Illinois, Equality Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Planned Parenthood Illinois Action board unveils 2026 general election endorsements, Windy City Times. 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.
- Personal PAC 2026 General Election Endorsements, Personal PAC. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- November 3, 2026 General Election Endorsed Candidates, Chicago Federation of Labor. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.