Rosetta Brown

Rosetta Brown is the Democratic candidate for the Illinois House of Representatives, District 111, in the November 3, 2026 general election, in which she faces incumbent Republican Amy Elik.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, she described herself as a lifelong resident of Alton, Illinois, a foster parent and the Alderwoman for Alton's Fourth Ward.[2]

Rosetta Brown said in a Ballotpedia survey that she is a lifelong resident of Alton, Illinois, a mother of three, a grandmother and a foster parent to nearly 200 children.[2] She said she holds a bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership from Greenville University and a master's degree in Human Resources from National Louis University, and has completed doctoral coursework in education at the University of Phoenix.[2] Brown described her service as Alderwoman for Alton's Fourth Ward as including work on youth programs, peace initiatives and transparent governance.[2]

Brown advanced from the March 17, 2026 Democratic primary for District 111.[1] In her survey, she listed her campaign priorities as mental health and wellness, jobs and economic opportunity, education and youth empowerment, infrastructure and the environment, revitalization and safe communities, and technology and innovation.[2] She said she is most passionate about mental health access, health care, workforce opportunity, youth development, and infrastructure and clean water.[2]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.