Endorsement: Canty Illinois House District 54

In House District 54, Democrat Mary Beth Canty stands out for legislative, legal and local government experience. Since 2023, she has built a record in the House after serving on the Arlington Heights Village Board and Regional Transportation Authority. Her work on survivor protections, health data privacy and e-bike safety complements her focus on education funding, child care and property-tax relief. We endorsed Canty for Arlington Heights Village Board in 2019, for the Illinois House in 2022 and for her House re-election in 2024, citing her legal background, collaborative approach and productive first term. Republican Joseph Tracy brings roughly three decades of experience working for the Illinois Department of Human Services and a strong fiscal perspective, but no legislative record. Canty’s combination of local, legal and legislative experience provides the stronger foundation for continued state service. Canty is endorsed.