State representatives write Illinois law and pass the state budget. Theresa Mah, a Democrat, represents the Southwest Side (Chinatown/Bridgeport/McKinley Park). She was the first Asian American member of the Illinois General Assembly.
Theresa Mah
| Office | State Legislature |
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| Office | Illinois State Representative, 24th District — State of Illinois — State House; on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot |
| Contact | Official Website |
| Verified | August 2026 |