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James "Jim" Geldermann

Republican · Illinois · 2026

Running for Illinois House District 17, Illinois

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Opposes state budget increases and minimum wage increases, per Journal & Topics Media Group
  • Wants to end social promotion in schools, per Journal & Topics Media Group
  • Seeks removal of state curriculum mandates unrelated to core academic and financial-literacy skills, per Journal & Topics Media Group
Biography

James "Jim" Geldermann is a software designer and head of the business-to-business software company Wireless.dev, per the Journal & Topics Media Group. He spent 15 years in ministry work accompanying people at the end of their lives, per North Cook News. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

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