This is an overview of the elected officials who serve residents in Palatine Township. These individuals represent our community at the local, county, state, and federal levels and help guide decisions that impact residents and local services.
Because district boundaries can vary by address, not all residents share the same elected officials. To find the representatives specific to your address, we encourage you to use the official Cook County Voter Lookup tool linked below.
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United States Senate
Senator Dick Durbin
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, a Democrat from Springfield, is the 47th U.S. Senator from the State of Illinois, the state’s senior senator, and the convener of Illinois’ bipartisan congressional delegation. He has served in the U.S. Senate since 1996. Durbin also serves as the Senate Majority Whip, the second highest ranking position among the Senate Democrats. Senator Durbin has been elected to this leadership post by his Democratic colleagues every two years since 2005.
Contact Info
Website:
https://www.durbin.senate.gov
Phone (Chicago Office): 312.353.4952
Contact Form:
https://www.durbin.senate.gov/contact/email
Senator Tammy Duckworth
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth is an Iraq War Veteran, Purple Heart recipient and former Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs who was among the first handful of Army women to fly combat missions during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Duckworth served in the Reserve Forces for 23 years before retiring at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in 2014. She was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2016 after representing Illinois’s Eighth Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives for two terms.
Contact Info
Website:
https://www.duckworth.senate.gov
Phone (Chicago Office): (312) 886-3506
Contact Form:
https://www.duckworth.senate.gov/connect/email-tammy
United States House of Representatives
U.S. Congressman Mike Quigley (5th District)
U.S. Congressman Mike Quigley was elected to Congress to represent Illinois’ 5th District on April 7, 2009. A former Cook County Commissioner who began his career through community service in the Lakeview neighborhood, Mike has served his community for more than thirty years.
Contact Info
Website:
https://quigley.house.gov/
Phone (Chicago Office): (773) 267-5926
Contact Form:
https://quigleyforms.house.gov/forms/writeyourrep/
U.S. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (8th District)
U.S. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi is the first South Asian American to lead a Congressional Committee, serving as Ranking Member on the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party.
Contact Info
Website:
https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov
Phone (Schaumburg Office): (847) 413-1959
Contact Form:
https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/contact
Illinois State Government Officials
Governor J.B. Pritzker
JB Pritzker was sworn in as the 43rd Governor of Illinois in 2019 and re-elected in 2022, overseeing one of the state's most ambitious policy agendas. His key accomplishments include securing bipartisan passage for Rebuild Illinois, the largest infrastructure investment in state history. Additionally, he stabilized the state's finances by passing balanced budgets, eliminating the bill backlog, and achieving multiple credit upgrades while also raising the minimum wage and protecting reproductive rights.
Contact Info
Website:
https://gov.illinois.gov
Phone (Springfield Office): (217) 782-0244
Contact Form:
https://gov.illinois.gov/contact-us.html
Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton
Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton serves as Illinois' 48th Lieutenant Governor, focusing on initiatives promoting justice, equity, and opportunity. In this role, she leads the Justice, Equity and Opportunity Initiative and chairs the R3 (Restore, Reinvest, Renew) Board. Her extensive portfolio also includes chairing the Illinois Council on Women and Girls, the Governor's Rural Affairs Council, and the Military Economic Development Council.
Contact Info
Website:
https://ltgov.illinois.gov/
Phone (Springfield Office): (217) 558-3085
Email:
[email protected]
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias
Alexi Giannoulias was elected Secretary of State in 2022, succeeding Jesse White. As Secretary of State, Giannoulias has prioritized modernizing the office by introducing more online registration to streamline services for Illinois motorists. He aims to restore public faith in government by improving road safety, increasing voter registration, enhancing public libraries, and strengthening state ethics laws.
Contact Info
Website:
https://www.ilsos.gov/
Phone (Springfield Office): (217) 785-3000
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul
The Attorney General serves as Illinois' chief legal officer, tasked with protecting the public interest of the state and its people. This role involves advocating for citizens, legislating with the General Assembly for new laws, and litigating to ensure state laws are followed. The office provides a broad range of services, including protecting consumers from fraud, fighting crime, advocating for older citizens and children, and defending civil rights.
Contact Info
Website:
https://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/
Phone (Chicago Office): (312) 814-3000
Contact Form:
https://forms.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/Forms/OAG_ContactUs
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs
The Illinois Treasurer acts as the state's Chief Investment and Banking Officer, actively managing approximately $56 billion and earning over $2 billion for taxpayers under Treasurer Frerichs. He focuses on encouraging savings plans for college and retirement security, increasing financial education, and reuniting residents with their unclaimed property.
Contact Info
Website:
https://illinoistreasurer.gov/
Phone (Chicago Office): (866) 458-7327
Contact Form:
https://stomainsitewp.azurewebsites.us/home/individuals/secure-choice/contact-us/
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza
Susana A. Mendoza was first elected Comptroller in 2016 and re-elected in 2018 and 2022, becoming the first Hispanic independently elected to statewide office in Illinois. As Comptroller, she transformed the office by opening the state's books and prioritizing the swift payment of the multi-billion-dollar backlog of unpaid bills.
Contact Info
Website:
https://illinoiscomptroller.gov/
Phone (Chicago Office): (312) 814-2451
Contact Form:
https://office.illinoiscomptroller.gov/sendusmessage/index.cfm
Local Illinois State Legislative & County Officials
State Senator Mark Walker (27th District)
State Senator Mark Walker, a Vietnam veteran, served in the Illinois General Assembly from 2009–2011 and 2019–April 2024, bringing a deep commitment to community improvement and helping those in need. Drawing from his successful career as a financial executive, he focuses on small business reforms and legislation to improve and expand Illinois' diverse economy.
Contact Info
Website:
https://www.senatormarkwalker.com/
Phone: 847-749-1880
Contact Form:
https://www.senatormarkwalker.com/contact-us
State Representative Nicolle Grasse (53rd District)
State Representative Nicolle Grasse brings decades of public service experience, including working as a hospice chaplain and an Arlington Heights Village Trustee, to the State Capitol. Her legislative priorities include strengthening affordable healthcare access, safeguarding women's rights, advocating for gun reform, and improving the state's fiscal health.
Contact Info
Website:
https://www.staterepgrasse.com/
Phone: (847) 749-1137
Email:
[email protected]
State Representative Nabeela Syed (51st District)
Nabeela Syed proudly represents the 51st District in the Illinois State House, which includes her hometown of Palatine, along with numerous other surrounding communities. A former nonprofit civic engagement organizer, she champions legislative priorities like property tax relief, gun safety, and healthcare affordability.
Contact Info
Website:
https://www.repnabeelasyed.org/
Phone: (773) 916-6553
Email:
[email protected]
State Representative Mary Beth Canty (54th District)
Mary Beth Canty, an attorney and former Arlington Heights Village Trustee, was elected to represent Illinois' 54th District in 2022. She champions small business support, public education, and social justice reform. Her accomplishments include establishing full-day kindergarten, improving wage transparency, and promoting independent grocers in food deserts.
Contact Info
Website:
https://www.repmbc.com/
Phone: (224) 248-8187
Email:
[email protected]
Cook County Commissioner Maggie Trevor (9th District)
Commissioner Maggie Trevor prioritizes expanding access to affordable, high quality health care, protecting the environment, and strengthening public transportation so residents can move safely and efficiently through their communities. She is also committed to responsible use of tax dollars and ensuring county resources effectively support local needs.
Contact Info
Phone: (773) 444-0346
Email:
[email protected]
Cook County Commissioner Scott Britton (14th District)
After discovering antisemitic hate literature on his property, Commissioner Scott Britton launched Cook County United Against Hate. He has built a strong record expanding voter access, strengthening tenant protections, and consistently supporting gun safety measures.
Contact Info
Website:
https://www.commissionerscottbritton.com/
Phone: (847) 729-9300
Contact Form:
https://www.commissionerscottbritton.com/contact
Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison (15th District)
Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison has made expanding behavioral and mental health resources a priority, helping secure new grants through the Building Healthier Communities Behavioral Health Initiative. These grants bolster behavioral health services, youth programs, and opioid overdose prevention across suburban Cook County.
Contact Info
Website:
https://commissionerkevinbmorrison.org/
Phone: (847) 519-7674
Email:
[email protected]