Michelle Mussman

Democrat · Candidate for Illinois State House District 56 · Incumbent · November 3, 2026

Where they stand

Center, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). From their roll-call votes in the Illinois House, 2011–2022.

Source: data · how scores are linked to one scale.

Donor-based DIME score: moderately left.

AI read of their current public record: moderately left.

Issue by issue

Health careSlightly left

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What party is Michelle Mussman?
Michelle Mussman is running as a Democrat.
Is Michelle Mussman the incumbent?
Yes. Michelle Mussman currently holds this office.
Who is Michelle Mussman running against?
Rhys Read, for Illinois State House District 56.
Is Michelle Mussman liberal or conservative?
On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Michelle Mussman is center, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). This comes from published research, not our opinion.
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