John "JZ" Zimmers
Illinois House, 19th District, on the Chicago ballot November 3, 2026. Party: Republican.
Running on
His campaign site describes his platform as a four-legged stool of public school reform, public safety reform, tax reform and immigration reform, including reinstating trade programs in Chicago schools, backing law enforcement, and reducing the number of Illinois government units. In a 2024 Nadig Newspapers profile he called for repealing the SAFE-T Act and cited vacant Chicago police positions.
Background
Residential real estate broker for the past twelve years who says he has worked in real estate as an asset and property manager, lender and broker throughout his adult life.
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