Dinora Ruiz: Candidate for the 86th Representative District

by John Lopez

The 86th District in the Illinois House is currently represented by Representative Larry Walsh, Jr. (D) who will seek reelection to a 7th term in November of 2022.  Walsh was appointed to the 86th District seat in 2012 when his predecessor resigned due to health reasons and has won ever since, and in 2020, did not face any opposition.

The district includes Joliet, Preston Heights, Elwood, Millsdale, Rockdale, and parts of Shorewood, Ingalls Park, Channahon, and Lorenzo.… Continue Reading