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Christopher Belt

Christopher Belt

Democratic · Illinois · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for Illinois Senate District 57, Illinois

Biography

Christopher Belt spent 18 years as a law enforcement officer, including 16 years with the St. Clair County Probation and Detention Center, per his campaign site. In 2003 he founded the Difference Makers Professional Organization to mentor young men and later served on the Cahokia Unit School District 187 board, including as board president, per his campaign site. He represents Illinois Senate District 57 and is seeking re-election.

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