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Napoleon Harris

DemocraticIncumbent

Owner/Operator of two Beggars Pizza stores

Napoleon Harris is a Democratic candidate for Illinois State Senate District 15 in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

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Harris' professional experience includes playing as a linebacker in the NFL from 2002 to 2009 and owning and operating two Beggars Pizza stores.[1]

He was identified as one of 13 people who played in at least one Super Bowl before running for elected office or serving in government. Click here for more information.

Bachelor's:
Northwestern University
High school:
Thorton Township High School, 1997

Campaign themes

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Harris' campaign website listed the following issues:[13]

Education

Excerpt: "Currently, 77% of education funding comes from local sources—mainly property taxes. Because of our over-reliance on property taxes affluent communities can provide quality education but most poor communities cannot."

Job Creation & Economic Development

Excerpt: "Illinois Main Street is an economic development program that revitalizes historic and business districts. There are nearly 80 of these programs across the state but only one in the Southland. "

Crime Prevention

Excerpt: "Law enforcement alone cannot prevent crime, and officials depend on residents to be the eyes and ears of the neighborhood."

On the 2026 ballot

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

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