A campaign for change
A campaign for change
Mac LeBuhn has spent his career fighting to address the complex challenges facing our community by demanding better public schools, more housing, a responsible government, and more competitive elections. Now, he’s running to represent Illinois' 12th District as State Representative.
Mac LeBuhn is a dedicated public servant, teacher, and attorney running for Illinois’ 12th District State Representative.
As Senior Policy Advisor and Legal Counsel in City Hall, Mac helped pass initiatives to build new housing, strengthen worker protections, grow Chicago’s economy, and make city government more transparent. He also played a critical role in rewriting Chicago’s Welcoming City Ordinance, strengthening protections for immigrant families across the city.
Mac began his career as a public school teacher, where he saw firsthand how policy decisions made far from the classroom impact families and communities. Today, he’s a partner at the law firm Bartlit Beck and an adjunct professor at Northwestern University, where he teaches legal ethics and underscores the importance of integrity in public service.
A proud graduate of Northwestern University, Mac earned both his bachelor’s degree in political science and philosophy and earned his law degree magna cum laude. He lives in Lincoln Park with his wife and two young children, where he also serves as commissioner of Chicago’s finest toddler tee-ball league.