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Brad Beekman

Republican · Illinois · 2026

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Illinois Senate District 36Illinois · 2026Rock Island County sample ballot
Top priorities
  • Supports law enforcement
  • Wants to lower the cost of living for Illinois residents

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Brad Beekman is a retired Illinois State Police officer, per his campaign site. He retired as a Master Sergeant after 28 years in law enforcement and graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's degree in Law Enforcement Administration, per WQAD. Beekman is the Republican nominee for Illinois Senate District 36 on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

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Profile facts follow official election office filings and the sources cited in each biography. Roster last verified September 27, 2026. Official sources are the final word on who appears on your ballot.

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