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James "Jim" Geldermann

Republican · Illinois · 2026

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 or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.

Priorities

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

On the ballot

Illinois House District 17 · Illinois · 2026

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