Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. is the incumbent Democratic member of the Illinois State Senate representing District 17, having assumed office in 2018, and is running for re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election. from Illinois State University, his M.P.A. from the University of Illinois, and his J.D.
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“We’ve all heard and we all know: Roe (v. Wade) is seriously under attack and we have to continue to fight to provide access to safe, legal reproductive health care for everyone.”
(Capitol News Illinois — Legislative Coverage)Frederick L. Walls
Frederick L. Walls Walls earned a high school diploma from Hillcrest High School. His career experience includes working in construction.
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“Property Taxes Illinois has some of the highest property taxes in the nation, and they're uprooting middle-class families from their homes — people who did everything right and still can't keep up with the bill. I don't believe the answer to a financial crisis is to reach deeper into your pockets.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026)) “Small Business Climate I know the weight of this one personally. As a small business owner, I've felt the heavy regulations, the rising costs and the unfriendly business climate firsthand on top of some of the highest taxes in the country.”
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