Jenn Ladisch-Douglass is a Democrat who represented the 45th district in the Illinois House of Representatives from January 11, 2023, until she chose not to seek re-election, as announced in September 2023. An attorney from Elmhurst, Illinois, she founded the law firm Douglass P.C., specializing in civil litigation and real estate transactions. She resides in Elmhurst with her husband and son, and is active in the community, volunteering with the NAACP health committee and a local animal shelter. Notable achievements include passing legislation that reduced the co-pay cap on a 30-day supply of insulin to $35 from $100 for state-regulated health plans. She previously served as a volunteer legislative writer and advocate, and narrowly defeated Republican incumbent Deanne Mazzochi in the prior election.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: B.A. and J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh.
• Political Experience: Elected to the Illinois House for the 45th district in 2023, succeeding Seth Lewis; served as an incumbent Democrat until announcing in September 2023 that she would not seek re-election.