IL · Candidate
Veronica Garcia-Martinez
DCandidate
On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: Illinois House District 70
Biography
Veronica Garcia-Martinez is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House of Representatives District 70 in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against incumbent Jeff Keicher (R).[1] Garcia-Martinez is a fifth-grade dual-language teacher and former small business owner.[2]
Garcia-Martinez graduated from West Aurora High School and earned a graduate degree from Northern Illinois University in 2024.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, she said she is a mother of three, has lived in DeKalb County since 2010 and previously owned Tinez Tacos.[2]
Garcia-Martinez won the March 17, 2026 Democratic primary.[1] She said in the survey that she focuses on equity in education, advocates for the immigrant community and is running to bring community-driven solutions to schools and neighborhoods.[2]
- 1.Veronica Garcia-Martinez · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Veronica Garcia-Martinez - 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 70
Veronica Garcia-Martinez is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Illinois House District 70 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
