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Illinois House District 97

The Illinois House of Representatives is the lower house of the Illinois General Assembly. It is composed of 118 representatives elected from individual legislative districts to two-year terms, with no term limits.As of the 2020 Census, Illinois state representatives represented an average of 108,667 residents.To be eligible to serve as a member of the General Assembly, a person must be a United States citizen, at least 21 years old, and for the two years preceding his election or appointment, a resident of the district which he is to represent.Salary: $93,712/year[Source: https://ballotpedia.org/Illinois_state_legislative_districts#House]

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    Harry Benton
    (Dem)

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    Gabby Shanahan
    (Rep)

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What role, if any, should the state play in addressing rising healthcare costs and ensuring access to care for residents?

What are your budget priorities for Illinois?

What principles will guide you when evaluating legislative district maps?

How should Illinois ensure all students have access to quality public education?

How should Illinois balance energy reliability, cost, and environmental considerations when addressing evolving energy needs?

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