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Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

November 3, 2026 Illinois General Election

Candidates for State Senator District 24, Illinois

Seth Lewis - R

►Websitesenatorlewis.com

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Benjamin "Ben" McAdams - D

►Websitewww.mcadamsforil.com/

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Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Goals If Elected

Achievements If Elected

Areas to Concentrate On

On Entering Public Service

Other Candidates

Housing & Communities

Affordable Housing / Rentals & Supports

Cost of Living

Health & Medical

Healthcare

Universal Medical Care & Insurance

Mental Health

Reducing Health Care Costs

Public Option

Nurses and Public Health Workers

Cancer

Menstrual Equity

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE)

Sanctuary Cities

Foreign Policy

Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Conflict

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Gerrymandering

Organization Endorsements

Trump

Government Corruption and Ethics

Money and Special Interests

Partisan Gridlock

Government Accountability

Government Transparency

Bipartisanship

PAC Endorsements

Politician Endorsements

Individual Endorsements

Term Limits

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Inflation

Small Businesses

Infrastructure

Income Inequality

Manufacturing Decline

Capitalism

Big Tech Companies & Antitrust

Job Automation

Affordability Crisis

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Hate Crimes Legislation

Recidivism and Rehabilitation

Human Rights

Domestic Violence

Crimes Against Children

Working with Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)

Labor, Wages & Unions

Unions and Collective Bargaining

Income Inequality

Wages

Education & Schools

Higher Education & College Costs

Vocational and Technical Education

Computers & Technology in Schools

Parental Involvement in Education

Education Funding

Environment & Climate Change

Climate Change & Global Warming

Clean Air and Water

Pollution

Conservation

Green Energy

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Pro-Choice (Abortion) or Pro-Life

Planned Parenthood & Family Planning

Roe v. Wade

Courts, Laws & Justice

Cash Bail

Criminalization of Poverty

Restorative Justice

Law Enforcement

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Civil Rights

LGBTQ+

Gay Rights

Persons with Disabilities

Latino / Hispanic Americans

Roe v. Wade

Hate Crimes Legislation

Cruelty to Animals

Human Rights

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Planned Parenthood & Family Planning

Religion

Cruelty to Animals

Gun & Property Rights

Gun Legislation and Control

Ban on Bump Stocks & Assault Weapons

Right to Own and Carry Guns - Second Amendment

Energy

Renewable Energy & Fossil Fuels

Green Energy

Solar Energy

Nuclear Technology

Infrastructure & Transportation

Infrastructure

Data Centers

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

Big Tech Companies & Antitrust

Technology

Taxes

Property Taxes

Tax Reform

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

State Pensions

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Fiscal Policy

Minorities

Latino / Hispanic Americans

Sex & Sexuality

LGBTQ+

Gay Rights