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Jessica Dixon Heitman

Jessica Dixon Heitman

Democratic · Illinois · 2026

Running for Illinois House District 97, Illinois

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Strengthen public schools, per Capitol News Illinois
  • Ease the property tax burden, per Capitol News Illinois
  • Support local businesses and workers' rights, per Capitol News Illinois
Biography

Jessica Dixon Heitman is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 97 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Dixon Heitman was appointed in July 2026 to complete the 97th District term and is the Democratic nominee for the seat in November. She is president of the communications firm Dixon/Heitman Collective and holds a bachelor's degree in communications and English from the University of Missouri, per Capitol News Illinois.

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