Will County Gazette

Adam M. Beaty, a candidate for Illinois House District 80, has said his intention to prioritize constituents' voices over personal beliefs in his campaign to bring change to Illinois politics. This statement was made during an interview.

"I am running for office because I want to be the change in Illinois politics," said M. Beaty. "A factor that sets me apart from the politicians of today is that I will rely heavily on the voices of my constituents to guide my votes on the House floor. The PEOPLE are who I cast my vote for. Not me or any potential selfish benefit. I will be the confident and determined voice the people need in Springfield."

Recent debates in Illinois House District 80 have focused on property taxes, infrastructure, and public safety, which are ongoing concerns in Chicago's Southland communities. The district includes parts of Cook and Will counties, such as Chicago Heights, Homewood, Flossmoor, Matteson, and Park Forest. In July 2025, incumbent Representative Anthony DeLuca announced his re-election bid with a commitment to address what he described as a "broken property tax system" and improve safety. These priorities reflect voter concerns according to the Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle.

In the 2024 election for Illinois House District 80, a total of 46,258 ballots were cast. Democrat Anthony DeLuca secured victory with 59.2% of the vote against Republican Adam Beaty's 40.8%. This marked a significant increase from the 32,861 votes recorded in 2022, indicating over a 40% rise in voter participation. Despite this increased turnout, the seat remained firmly Democratic as reported by Ballotpedia using data from the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Illinois legislative incumbents frequently serve multiple terms without facing serious opposition due to low competition rates. In 2024, Ballotpedia reported that 70% of races statewide were uncontested—the highest rate since tracking began in 2018—highlighting how House members often remain unchallenged for years across districts.

Beaty was born in Hinsdale, Illinois in 1986 and raised in Bolingbrook, Naperville, and Plainfield. With a strong interest in history and politics from an early age, he participated in the Illinois YMCA’s Youth and Government program before becoming a student senator at the University of Illinois Springfield. After college, Beaty pursued a career in law enforcement while remaining active in state and local politics. He was elected Reed Township Trustee in 2021 and ran for the Illinois House again after his initial campaign in 2022.

Illinois House District 80 is part of the state's lower legislative chamber located within Cook and Will counties with an approximate population of 109,600. It encompasses diverse suburbs including Chicago Heights, Flossmoor, Mokena, Monee, and Park Forest and overlaps with several congressional districts such as IL-1, IL-2, and IL-11. According to Statistical Atlas data provided by Beaty's campaign team or sources close to him (as no direct source is mentioned), the district falls within Senate District 40 and is characterized by industries like manufacturing, education, and healthcare prevalent throughout the Southland region.