Hirschauer Wins Reelection in Illinois District 49
Democrat Maura Hirschauer defeated Republican John Paul Augustynowicz in the Illinois House District 49 race, according to Associated Press results.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
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Democrat Maura Hirschauer won reelection to Illinois House District 49, which includes portions of Kane and DuPage counties. The Associated Press called the race for Hirschauer at 9:54 p.m. Tuesday, with 81% of votes counted.
Why it matters
Hirschauer's win extends her three terms representing the district, and her platform includes a proposed 3% tax on income above $1 million. Results remain subject to state certification in the weeks ahead.
With 81% of votes counted, Hirschauer led Augustynowicz 65.8% to 34.2%. The state has not yet certified the results, which will occur two weeks after Election Day.
The players
Maura Hirschauer
Maura Hirschauer is a Democratic member of the Illinois House who has represented District 49 for three terms and resides in Batavia.
John Paul Augustynowicz
John Paul Augustynowicz is the Republican challenger in the Illinois House District 49 race, a resident of Warrenville.
Associated Press
The Associated Press is a national news agency that calls election results based on vote counts and is widely relied upon for race projections.
The details
Hirschauer, a Democrat from Batavia, backs a 3% tax on income above $1 million and an increase in the General Homestead Exemption. The fiscal 2027 capital plan allocates $250 million for missing-middle housing and homeownership assistance.
Timeline
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Associated Press calls the race for Hirschauer at 9:54 p.m.
Two weeks after Election Day: State certifies race results.
Political Context
Hirschauer's reelection platform builds on the $250 million allocated for missing-middle housing and homeownership in the fiscal 2027 capital plan. Her proposed 3% tax on income above $1 million sets a fiscal position that her Republican opponent did not match in the campaign results.
Illinois voters in District 49 will see Hirschauer continue to represent them in the state House for another term. If her proposed 3% tax on income above $1 million passes, it would apply to residents earning above that threshold statewide.
The takeaway
Election results can shift as more ballots are counted, so readers should watch for official state certification before treating totals as final.
What happens next
State certification of the race results is expected two weeks after Election Day.
Further reading
Track more state contests in our Illinois Elections coverage.
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