Craig Wilcox (Republican Party) is a member of theIllinois State Senate, representingDistrict 32. He assumed office on October 1, 2018. His current term ends on January 13, 2027.

Wilcox (Republican Party) is running for re-election to theIllinois State Senate to representDistrict 32. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled onMarch 17, 2026.^[source]

Biography

Craig Wilcox was born in El Paso, Texas and lives in McHenry, Illinois. He graduated from Essex Junction High School. Wilcox served in the air force from 1981 to 2013 and reached the rank of colonel. He earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1989, an MBA from Webster University in 1997, a master's degree in military leadership from Air Command & Staff College in 2002, and a master's degree in national security strategies from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces in 2008. Wilcox's professional experience includes being an instructor at Air University. He regularly volunteers to be a speaker and organizer for veteran events and is a volunteer librarian at St. John the Baptist Catholic Elementary School.^[1][2]

Committee assignments

2025-2026

Wilcox was assigned to the following committees:

• Commerce Committee
• Education Committee
• Senate Higher Education Committee
• Labor Committee
• Local Government Committee
• Veterans Affairs Committee
• Transportation Committee
• Legislative Audit Commission

2023-2024

Wilcox was assigned to the following committees:

• Appropriations Committee
• Energy and Public Utilities Committee
• Senate Financial Institutions Committee
• Human Rights Committee
• Labor Committee
• Local Government Committee,Minority Spokesperson
• State Government Committee
• Transportation Committee
• Veterans Affairs Committee,Minority Spokesperson

2021-2022

Wilcox was assigned to the following committees:

• Appropriations Committee
• Energy and Public Utilities Committee
• Senate Financial Institutions Committee
• Human Rights Committee
• Labor Committee
• Local Government Committee,Minority Spokesperson
• State Government Committee
• Transportation Committee
• Veterans Affairs Committee,Minority Spokesperson

2019-2020

Wilcox was assigned to the following committees:

• Agriculture Committee
• Appropriations I Committee
• Committee of the Whole
• Energy and Public Utilities Committee
• Senate Health and Human Services Committee
• Labor Committee
• Veterans Affairs Committee
• Transportation Committee

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2026

See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on March 17, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Democratic primary

Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 32

Karen Battaglia (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 32 on March 17, 2026.

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Republican primary

Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 32

IncumbentCraig Wilcox (R) is running in the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 32 on March 17, 2026.

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Endorsements

2022

See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Illinois State Senate District 32

IncumbentCraig Wilcox defeatedAllena Barbato in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 32 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Craig Wilcox (R)	55.9	45,583
		Allena Barbato (D)	44.1	36,009

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	Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 81,592
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 32

IncumbentCraig Wilcox advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 32 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Craig Wilcox	100.0	18,057

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2018

See also:Illinois State Senate elections, 2018

General election

General election for Illinois State Senate District 32

IncumbentCraig Wilcox defeatedMary Mahady in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 32 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Craig Wilcox (R)	54.7	43,402
	Submit photo	Mary Mahady (D)	45.3	35,936

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 32

Mary Mahady advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 32 on March 20, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Mary Mahady	100.0	12,541

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 32

IncumbentCraig Wilcox advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 32 on March 20, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Craig Wilcox	100.0	15,906

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• John Reinert (R)

Campaign themes

2026

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2022

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