State representatives write Illinois law and pass the state budget. Kambium “Kam” Buckner, a Democrat, represents downtown and the near-south lakefront (Loop/Bronzeville). He was a 2023 Chicago mayoral candidate.
Kambium “Kam” Buckner
| Office | State Legislature |
|---|---|
| Office | Illinois State Representative, 26th District — State of Illinois — State House; on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot |
| Contact | Official Website |
| Verified | August 2026 |