Compare the Candidates
Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

November 3, 2026 Illinois General Election

Candidates for State Representative District 97, Illinois

Harry Benton - D

►Websitewww.harrybenton.com/

Gabby Shanahan - R

►Websitewww.gabbyforillinois.com/

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Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Political Experience

Educational Background

Housing & Communities

Public Safety

Cost of Living

Health & Medical

Healthcare

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Government Corruption and Ethics

Labor, Wages & Unions

Labor

Education & Schools

Education

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Pro-Choice (Abortion) or Pro-Life

Taxes

Property Taxes

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Seniors & Aging of Population

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Fiscal Policy