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Elgie R. Sims Jr.

Elgie R. Sims Jr.

Democratic · Illinois · 2026 · Incumbent

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Illinois Senate District 17Illinois · 2026Kankakee County sample ballot
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Elgie R. Sims Jr. is an attorney who previously served in the Illinois House from 2012 to 2018, per the Illinois General Assembly. He has represented the 17th District in the Senate since 2018 and serves as Majority Caucus Appropriations Leader, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

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