Biography
Monet Wilson is an independent write-in candidate for the Illinois House of Representatives, District 29, in the November 3, 2026 general election, in which she faces incumbent Democrat Thaddeus Jones.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, she described herself as an alderwoman and the first African American alderwoman in the history of Calumet City.[2]
Monet Wilson said in a Ballotpedia survey that she is a married mother of two sons and a public servant.[2] She said she was elected as the first African American alderwoman in the 128-year history of Calumet City.[2] Wilson's survey lists a platform of balancing budgets before raising taxes, reviewing the SAFE-T Act, and lowering property taxes by changing how Illinois funds public schools.[2]
- 1.Monet Wilson · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Monet Wilson - 2026 Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Illinois House District 29
Monet Wilson is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Illinois House District 29 as IND. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
