Chris Balkema
Republican · Incumbent
Chris Balkema is the Republican candidate for Illinois Senate District 53 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.
Putnam County, Illinois
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One candidate is tracked for Illinois Senate District 53 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chris Balkema. Candidate information follows official Putnam County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Chris Balkema (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Chris Balkema is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Republican · Incumbent
Chris Balkema is the Republican candidate for Illinois Senate District 53 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.