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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.
Twenty-four-year-old Rockford Democrat Montez Soliz is challenging incumbent Eric Sorensen in the 2026 Democratic primary for Illinois’ 17th Congressional District.
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.
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.
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.
The primary election is set for March 17, 2026, with Republicans Julie Bickelhaupt and Dillan Vancil also running.
Soliz aims to represent a new generation demanding bold, inclusive change in Congress.
Montez Soliz, de 24 años, está desafiando al titular Eric Sorensen en las primarias demócratas de 2026 para el Distrito 17 de Illinois, citando la transparencia y el cambio progresivo.