Chris Balkema
State Senator
RepublicanstateIL · District 53
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Chris Balkema is an American politician and member of the Illinois Senate from the 53rd district. The 53rd district includes all or portions of Bureau, Ford, Grundy, Iroquois, LaSalle, Marshall, McLean, Peoria, Putnam, Tazewell, Will, and Woodford counties in central Illinois. Balkema was sworn into office on January 8, 2025.
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