Endorsement: DeLaRosa for Illinois House District 42

In House District 42, Democrat Margaret DeLaRosa, appointed in October 2025 to fill the seat vacated by Terra Costa Howard, faces a challenge from Republican Stephanie Trussell. DeLaRosa, of Glen Ellyn, has served on the District 87 school board since 2015. If elected, she has promised to step down from the board. Trussell, of Lisle, was Darren Bailey’s running mate for governor in 2022. She opposes the SAFE-T Act and Illinois’ sanctuary laws. DeLaRosa would like to amend the SAFE-T Act, including stronger enforcement of electronic monitoring. DeLaRosa earned our endorsement in the primary, and we feel like she deserves a full term in office. DeLaRosa is endorsed.