Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz is the incumbent Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives representing District 17, having assumed office in January 9, 2019, and is running for re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz was born in Glenview, Illinois. She earned a bachelor's in journalism from Indiana University in 1991, and her J.D.
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“Protecting Women’s Rights. Extreme politicians are pushing an agenda that undermines women’s fundamental human rights. I will stand up to extremists and fight for equal pay, protect funding for Planned Parenthood and ensure access to critical medical services like birth control and cancer screenings.”
(Ballotpedia (Campaign Themes))It's An Honor to Serve Our Community: “Standing up for our shared values while demanding government accountability is my commitment to you as your State Representative. Being a mother of three boys, community leader and human rights attorney has given me a solid foundation of experience and shapes the common sense solutions that I pursue in Springfield.”
(Campaign website (jenggforrep.com)) Jim Geldermann
Jim Geldermann Jim Geldermann was born in Evanston, Illinois. He earned a high school diploma from Campion Jesuit High School and attended Hillsdale College.
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“I will fight the The Big Crime Lobby (let’s make our streets safe for criminals) and work to repeal all of the pro-criminal legislation the democrat's and my opponent have passed and currently support.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026)) “I will fight the The Let’s Keep Our Kids Dumb Lobby (destroying low income educational choices) and work to repeal all of the pro-criminal legislation the democrat's and my opponent have passed and currently support.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026)) “I will fight the The Government Spending Lobby (overspending, appropriation of the citizens’ property) and work to repeal all of the pro-criminal legislation the democrat's and my opponent have passed and currently support.”
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