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Illinois · Illinois Representative District 17 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

James "Jim" Geldermann

Republican

2026 race · Illinois Representative District 17

<1% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

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<1% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

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● Jennifer Gong-GershowitzINC● James "Jim" Geldermann
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Background

Past races on file
1 (0 won)

Links: Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in Illinois, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2024

    House of Representatives · RD-17 Nov 5, 2024

    R · 31.3% · 17,080 votes

    Lost

Opponents in 2026