Compare the Candidates
Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

March 17, 2026 Illinois Republican Party State Primary

Candidates for State Senator District 36, Illinois

Patrick Harlan - R

►Websitewww.harlanforcongress.com

Brad Beekman - R

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Biographical

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Educational Background

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Goals If Elected

Other Candidates

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Abortion(Pro-Choice) v Pro-Life

Planned Parenthood & Family Planning

Abortion for Rape and Incest

Using Embryos in Stem Cell Research

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Homosexuality Choice or Chance

Refusal of Businesses to Gays

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Planned Parenthood & Family Planning

Gun & Property Rights

Gun Legislation and Control

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Terrorist Attacks

Sex & Sexuality

Homosexuality Choice or Chance

Refusal of Businesses to Gays