Robert "Bob" Rita
Democratic, incumbent
State Representative, 28th District
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Overview
Robert “Bob” Rita has represented the 28th District since 2003 and serves as Deputy Majority Leader.1 He is also the Calumet Township Supervisor.2 He chairs the Appropriations-General Service Committee.3 He is an Operating Engineer and member of Local 150.4
In a 2018 questionnaire, he supported affordable healthcare and a $15 minimum wage.5 He also stated his support for an assault weapons ban and universal background checks.5 He sponsored legislation to allow in-state college sports betting.6 His caucus says he opposed tariffs and supported restoring Affordable Care Act subsidies.7 The caucus profile also states he secured a $600,000 grant for park renovations in Oak Forest.7 He sponsored a law concerning the Illinois Racing Board.1
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- April 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $347
- Cash on hand
- $377,752
| Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other receipts | $347 |
Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $57,500 in 28 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Friends of Robert "Bob" Rita
Endorsements
Sources
- Robert "Bob" Rita (D) - 104th General Assembly, Illinois General Assembly. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Bob Rita Named Township Officials of Illinois Legislator of the Year, Illinois House Democratic Caucus. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Robert Rita, Ballotpedia. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Robert Rita - Wikipedia, Wikipedia. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Democratic candidate for Illinois House in the 28th District: Robert 'Bob' Rita, Chicago Sun-Times. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Bill allowing in-state college sports betting will head to governor, Capitol News Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Rep. Robert Rita, Illinois House Democratic Caucus. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- 2026 local 399 illinois - primary election endorsements, IUOE Local 399. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Endorsements and Election Information, Personal 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.