All 12 Illinois REALTORS® Housing Champions win reelection as RPAC and independent expenditure investments help support victories at the federal, state and local levels.

Illinois REALTORS® and its members have much to celebrate following the 2026 General Election. In the midst of significant political shifts across Illinois and the nation, REALTOR®-supported candidates won 78 percent of their races statewide, demonstrating the continued value of REALTOR® political advocacy.

Among the most notable successes, all 12 legislators recognized as 2026 Illinois Housing Champions won reelection, a 100 percent success rate for the bipartisan group of lawmakers recognized for their commitment to housing affordability, homeownership opportunities and private property rights. Learn more about the 2026 Illinois Housing Champions.

These victories demonstrate the importance of the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) and independent expenditure (IE) investments in supporting candidates who understand the issues affecting Illinois property owners and real estate professionals.

Success at the Federal, State and Local Levels

Beyond the Housing Champions, additional REALTOR®-supported candidates achieved important victories.

In Illinois’ congressional races, 100 percent of RPAC-supported candidates won their elections, maintaining important relationships with lawmakers representing Illinois in Washington, D.C.

At the state level, Democrats expanded their legislative majorities, including many victories in traditionally competitive districts. While some REALTOR®-supported candidates were unsuccessful, RPAC-supported legislative candidates won 82% of their elections. Many new legislators will take office in January and Illinois REALTORS® remains committed to working across party lines to advance policies that expand housing opportunities and protect private property rights.

Local elections also produced encouraging results. REALTOR®-friendly majorities expanded on county boards in Lake and Will counties, while REALTOR®-supported candidates won in Cook, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, DuPage and Madison Counties.

Thanks to the continued support of our members, Illinois REALTORS® enters the new legislative session well-positioned to build bipartisan relationships and advance policies that protect property rights and expand housing opportunities throughout Illinois.