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flag Twenty-four-year-old Montez Soliz is challenging incumbent Eric Sorensen in the 2026 Democratic primary for Illinois’ 17th District, citing transparency and progressive change.

flag Twenty-four-year-old Rockford Democrat Montez Soliz is challenging incumbent Eric Sorensen in the 2026 Democratic primary for Illinois’ 17th Congressional District. flag Inspired by his grandfather’s nonprofit work and his upbringing as the eldest of nine siblings, Soliz emphasizes lifelong civic engagement and positions his youth as a strength in advancing progressive change. flag He criticizes Sorensen for lack of transparency on key votes, including support for the Laken Riley Act and a resolution thanking ICE, calling for more accountable leadership. flag Soliz’s platform centers on economic justice, affordable housing, and increased federal investment in the Midwest, with a focus on underserved communities across the district, which includes Rockford, the Quad-Cities, Peoria, Bloomington-Normal, and Galesburg. flag The primary election is set for March 17, 2026, with Republicans Julie Bickelhaupt and Dillan Vancil also running. flag Soliz aims to represent a new generation demanding bold, inclusive change in Congress.

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