Jonathan Carroll is a Democrat who represented the 57th District in the Illinois House of Representatives from 2017 until his resignation in early 2024. The district includes parts of Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Des Plaines, Glencoe, Glenview, Mount Prospect, Northbrook, Northfield, Riverwoods, Wheeling, Wilmette, and Winnetka. A certified Special Education Teacher and Special Needs Advocate, he focused on supporting individuals with ADHD, executive functioning issues, and learning challenges. He served on the Portes Foundation Board of Directors, providing grants for medical and life-sciences research, and resides in Northbrook with his wife Katrina and two children, belonging to Temple Beth El.

Education and Political Experience

• B.A. in Communication from DePaul University
• M.A. in Learning Disabilities/Behavioral Disorders from Northeastern Illinois University

Political Experience

• Elected to Illinois House of Representatives for the 57th District in 2017; reelected in 2022
• Resigned from the House in early 2024, citing family priorities amid a primary challenge
• Served six years advocating for education and special needs issues