Monet Wilson

Monet Wilson (independent) is running for election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 29. She is a write-in candidate in the general election on November 3, 2026.

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Alderwoman Monet S. Wilson is a married mother of two sons, public servant and write-in candidate for Illinois State Representative. She is running to advance Illinois-first policies, end political corruption and ensure government works for taxpayers—not political insiders. Wilson will fight for accountable leadership, responsible spending, safer communities, stronger schools and economic opportunity for every Illinois family.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

The People First Plan

PUT ILLINOIS FAMILIES FIRST

✓ Balance budgets before raising taxes.

✓ Create good-paying jobs and support small businesses.

✓ Cut government waste and demand accountability.

✓ Protect parents’ rights and constitutional freedoms.

✓ Make Illinois more affordable for families, seniors and workers.

✓ Strengthen ethics laws and remove corrupt public officials from office.

YEAR ONE PROPOSED LEGISLATION:

• Illinois Families First Affordability Act

• Illinois Government Accountability Before Taxes Act

• Illinois Workforce and Small Business Opportunity Act

Strong families. Better jobs. A brighter Illinois.

https://wilsonil29.comRESTORE PUBLIC SAFETY

✓ Review, repeal and replace flaws in the SAFE-T Act.

✓ Restore judicial discretion to keep dangerous offenders off our streets.

✓ Strengthen protections for victims and witnesses.

✓ Improve coordination among police, prosecutors and courts.

✓ Hold repeat violent offenders accountable.

✓ Invest in community policing, officer training and mental-health response.

YEAR ONE PROPOSED LEGISLATION:

• SAFE-T Accountability and Public Safety Reform Act

• Repeat Violent Offender Accountability Act

• Officer Wellness and Community Policing Act

Safe neighborhoods. Support our police. Protect our future.

https://wilsonil29.comLOWER PROPERTY TAXES

✓ Restructure how Illinois funds public schools to reduce reliance on local property taxes.

✓ Protect seniors and working families from being taxed out of their homes.

✓ Eliminate costly, unfunded mandates placed on local governments.

✓ Demand greater accountability before government asks taxpayers for another dollar.

✓ Grow our economy to expand the tax base—not raise tax rates.

YEAR ONE PROPOSED LEGISLATION:

• Illinois Property-Tax Circuit Breaker Act

• State Funding–Local Levy Reduction Act

• Property Taxpayer Transparency and Fair Assessment Act

Lower taxes. Smarter government. Stronger communities.

https://wilsonil29.com

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about protecting families, restoring public safety, lowering property taxes and ending government corruption. I will fight for stronger protections for domestic violence survivors, accountability for repeat violent offenders, responsible budgets and relief for families being taxed out of their homes. I also support good-paying jobs, small businesses, strong schools and transparent government. My commitment is simple: people over party, taxpayers over political insiders and Illinois families first. Unapologetically American!

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

People First - Progress Always

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Monet S. Wilson

Elected as the 1st African American Alderwoman in the 128 year history of the City of Calumet City. I am an equity and equal rights advocate who supports policies that restores and protects the dignity and rights of marginalized communities. I am transparent and consistent. I am the change that is needed in the 29th District.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I am present and connected to the issues that plague the communities within the 29th District.I am a champion of and an advocate for equity rights that move us past just being equal. It offers a stakeholder position across the board.I am not part of the corruption that my opponent seems to be deep into. My focus is being the elected voice of the people I’m called to serve.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Mental Health

Infrastructure

Criminal Reform