Theresa Mah
Democratic, incumbent
State Representative, 24th District
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Overview
Theresa Mah, a Democrat, has represented the 24th District since 2017 and is Majority Conference Chairperson.1 A former college professor and community organizer with a University of Chicago PhD, she advised Governor Pat Quinn.1 She co-chairs the House Progressive Caucus and the Illinois Asian American Legislative Caucus.2
She sponsored a law creating a transportation benefit program.1 She sponsored laws reducing barriers to licensure and updating social work licensure requirements.1 She sponsored the Utility Transparency Act to prevent utilities from charging customers for shareholder expenses.3 She proposed a tax on billionaires' annual gains on assets even if they are not sold.4 A bill she sponsored to allow parole hearings for crimes committed under 21 was defeated.5
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- April 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $3,265
- Cash on hand
- $28,153
| Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Small gifts ($150 or less) | $15 |
| Larger gifts | $1,250 |
| PACs, parties and other campaign committees | $2,000 |
Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $11,500 in 6 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Friends of Theresa Mah
Endorsements
Sources
- Theresa Mah (D) - 104th General Assembly, Illinois General Assembly. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- About Theresa, Theresa Mah campaign. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Lawmakers target hidden fees, predatory sales tactics with electric supply legislation, WMBD Radio. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Illinois legislators gear up for final budget talks, Capitol News Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Illinois House Kills Bill That Would Have Expanded Resentencing Options for Youth Offenders, WTTW. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Endorsements and Election Information, Personal PAC. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- 2026 Primary Election - Chicago Teachers Union, Chicago Teachers Union. 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.