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JOHN GOODMAN

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JOHN GOODMAN
Candidate for U.S. Senate
REP CHALLENGER
Biography
John Goodman is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Illinois, announcing his candidacy in March 2025 for the 2026 election. A Des Plaines resident, he is an Air Force veteran who served in Afghanistan and a former law enforcement officer with 12 years of experience. Goodman founded the nonprofit Scars and Stripes, Inc., which trains service dogs for veterans with PTSD.
Top Priorities
  • End cyclical corruption
  • Support and reform law enforcement
  • Ensure economic opportunity
Campaign Finance
Total Raised
$8,791
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