Compare the Candidates
Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

November 3, 2026 Illinois General Election

Candidates for State Representative District 53, Illinois

Elizabeth Bauer - R

►Websitewww.bauerfor53.com/

Nicolle Grasse - D

►Websitewww.grasseforstaterep.com/

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Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Educational Background

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Goals If Elected

Areas to Concentrate On

On Entering Public Service

Other Candidates

Health & Medical

Healthcare

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Government & Democracy

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Crime & Prevention

Labor, Wages & Unions

Worker Rights and Benefits

Education & Schools

Education

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Pro-Choice (Abortion) or Pro-Life

Courts, Laws & Justice

Equal Justice

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

LGBTQ+

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Seniors & Aging of Population

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Fiscal Policy

Sex & Sexuality

LGBTQ+