Mary Beth Canty is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 54th District, which includes Arlington Heights, Palatine, Prospect Heights, and portions of Buffalo Grove, Mt. Prospect, and Wheeling. Elected in 2022, she serves as an attorney specializing in insurance coverage and construction liability, and lives in Arlington Heights with her husband and two children. Notable achievements include passing legislation for full-day kindergarten statewide, requiring pay ranges in job postings for wage transparency, and creating a Department of Early Childhood to streamline programs; she also developed an affordable housing ordinance and supported businesses during the pandemic as a village trustee.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: B.A. from the College of William & Mary ; J.D. from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law .
• Political Experience: Elected to Arlington Heights Village Board of Trustees , where she advanced affordable housing and pandemic relief like Arlington Alfresco; appointed to Regional Transportation Authority Board of Directors until her state house election; serving in Illinois House since January 2023 .