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Chris Balkema

State Senator · Senate District 53 · Party: Republican

1374 final-passage votes on record.

Amendment X · State powers
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Their job

A member of Illinois's state Senate, which votes on the state's laws and budget.

Latest votes
  • Voted Yes on HB 3446 (EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER REQS). It passed. May 30, 2025
  • Voted Yes on AM 1030518 (APPOINT-BENJAMIN REYES). It passed. May 30, 2025
  • Voted Yes on AM 1030523 (APPOINT-DON V. VILLAR). It passed. May 30, 2025

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1374
Final-passage votes
1839
All recorded votes

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OfficeRepublican
Office
State Senator
District
Senate District 53
Party
Republican
Term
Since 2025-01-08
Body
California State Legislature
Website
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SourceOct 9, 2026

Last verified Oct 9, 2026.

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Photo: Photo via Open States

Today
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