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March 17, 2026 Illinois Republican Party State Primary

Candidates for State Senator District 53, Illinois

Chris Balkema - R

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Chris Balkema

Biographical

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Educational Background

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Why I Am Running for Public Office

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Abortion(Pro-Choice) v Pro-Life

Gun & Property Rights

Right to Own and Cary Guns - Second Amendment

Energy

Taxes

Property Taxes