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Nicolle Grasse

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Healthcare

Nicolle Grasse is a Democratic candidate for Illinois House of Representatives District 53 in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

Nicolle Grasse graduated from Rhinelander High School. She attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison, received a bachelor’s degree from Elmhurst University, and a graduate degree from Chicago Theological Seminary. Grasse began serving as a village trustee in Arlington Heights, Illinois, in 2021. Her career experience includes serving an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ and a hospice chaplain.[1][2]

Graduate:
Chicago Theological Seminary
Bachelor's:
Elmhurst University
High school:
Rhinelander High School

In their own words

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Current Illinois State Representative of the 53rd District. Appointed on June 5th of 2024. Ordained under the United Church of Christ (protestant denomination). Former Arlington Heights Village Trustee. Hospice chaplain for over 30+ years.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Health care is a human right. Making healthcare more accessible and affordable for all.Affordability is a top priority. Whether it be housing, healthcare, cost of living, property taxes, etc; our State needs to do more to make it more affordable for everyone.We must protect our democracy and include the disenfranchised into our political process.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Healthcare and Human Services

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On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.

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