2 candidates are tracked for Illinois Senate District 17 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Elgie R. Sims Jr. and Frederick L. Walls. Candidate information follows official Will County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Elgie R. Sims Jr. (Democratic), Frederick L. Walls (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Elgie R. Sims Jr. 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.
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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Elgie R. Sims Jr., is on the ballot.
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Democratic Incumbent
Elgie R. Sims Jr. is an attorney who previously served in the Illinois House from 2012 to 2018, per the Illinois General Assembly. He has represented the 17th District in the Senate since 2018 and serves as Majority Caucus Appropriations Leader, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Republican
Frederick L. Walls is the Republican candidate for Illinois Senate District 17 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Who is running for Illinois Senate District 17 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Illinois Senate District 17 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Elgie R. Sims Jr. and Frederick L. Walls. Candidate information follows official Will County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Illinois Senate District 17 election in Illinois?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Illinois are on the Illinois election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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