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MIKE SIMMONS
Candidate for U.S. House
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Biography
Mike Simmons is a Democratic politician currently serving as an Illinois state senator for the 7th district, a position he assumed in February 2021. Born in Chicago, he was raised in public housing in Lincoln Square and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Amherst College. Simmons also ran for Illinois' 9th Congressional District in 2026.
Top Priorities
- Tackling Economic Inequality, Cost of Living, and Affordability
- Preservation of Democracy, Voting Rights, and Government Accountability
- Funding Housing for All
Campaign Finance
Total Raised
$51,792
Top Donor Industries
Lawyers/Law Firms
Public Sector Unions
Building Trade Unions