
June 23, 2025 – State Representative Sue Scherer has announced her intent to run for re-election in the 2026 election.
The former teacher was elected to the Illinois House 2013. Scherer serves as Chair of the House Elementary and Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing and Charter Schools Committee.
Scherer notes her workto increase educational funding, DCFS reform and for bringing billions of dollars in infrastructural advances to the 96th district.
Schere has a B.S., Illinois State University and her Masters in Education from Eastern Illinois University.