Illinois
State Senators are members of the state's upper chamber, as part of the state's bicameral legislature. State senators are responsible for voting on: bills related to public policy matters, levels for state spending, raises or decreases in taxes, and whether to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.
One candidate is running for Illinois State Senate, District 53 in the November 3, 2026 general election in Illinois.
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Chris Balkema
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