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Patrick Windhorst

Patrick Windhorst

Republican · Illinois · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for Illinois House District 117, Illinois

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Support law enforcement and oppose defunding police
  • Reduce taxes and government spending
  • Make Illinois more business friendly through regulatory reform
Biography

Windhorst served as Massac County State's Attorney before election to the Illinois House, and is now serving a third term representing the 117th District, per the campaign site.

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Illinois House District 117Illinois · 2026Williamson County sample ballot

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