Elaine Nekritz (born December 11, 1957) is an American attorney and politician. She served as a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 57th District from 2001 to 2017. She was formerly the Democratic Committeeman of Northfield Township, Illinois. Nekritz was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas. She currently resides in Northbrook, Illinois, with her husband, Barry.