Biography
Ralph Black is the Republican candidate for the Illinois House of Representatives, District 44, in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing incumbent Democrat Fred Crespo.[1][2] A business development professional, he says his priorities include lower taxes, especially property taxes, and reduced state spending.[1][3]
Ralph Black graduated from Main South High School and attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he was an actor, waiter and bartender before turning to business, and that he later built companies in marketing and video production, launched a window and door business, and worked in auto parts manufacturing.[3]
Black advanced from the Republican primary on March 17, 2026.[1] In the survey, he listed his priorities as reducing taxes and wasteful spending, school choice, parental rights and the First and Second Amendments, and rewarding businesses that provide internships in the trades.[3] He listed the Hanover Township Republican Organization and the Schaumburg Township Republican Organization among his endorsers.[3]
- 1.Ralph Black - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Ralph Black - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey responses (2026) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Illinois House District 44
Ralph Black is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Illinois House District 44 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
