What to know about Illinois' 97th House District race between Jessica Dixon Heitman and Gabby Shanahan
Appointed state Representative Jessica Dixon Heitman is running for a full term against Republican Gabby Shanahan in the 97th House District. The race is notable for being one of the few competitive contests in the state.
Appointed state Rep. Jessica Dixon Heitman, D-Plainfield, seeks election to a full term against Republican nominee Gabby Shanahan, who narrowly lost in 2024 to ex-state Rep. Harry Benton before his resignation amid sexual harassment allegations.What’s important about this race?This far southwest suburban district provides one of the few competitive races on Illinois’ heavily gerrymandered political map, and it’s at the center of the latest sexual harassment scandal to rattle…
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