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Harry Benton

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Ironworker

Harry Benton ran for Illinois House of Representatives District 97 in 2026. They are the incumbent.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

Harry Benton grew up in Crest Hill, Illinois, and lives in Plainfield, Illinois. His career experience includes working as a journeyman ironworker with Ironworkers Local 444. Benton was elected a trustee of the Village of Plainfield, was the director of the Veterans Outreach of Illinois board of directors, a labor caucus director for the Young Democrats of Illinois, and a political director of the Young Democrats of Will County.[1]

Campaign themes

Harry Benton did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2026 Candidate Connection survey.

Harry Benton did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2024 Candidate Connection survey.

Harry Benton did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

Harry Benton did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.

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Harry Benton — Illinois House of Representatives District 97 candidate, 2026 | True Vote