Montez Soliz
Montez Soliz
IL-17 Democratic nominee?
$263.00
MAR 24, 2026Primary Election
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Overview
Current rolePolitical candidate
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationIllinois
BackgroundPolitical candidate
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EducationNorthern Illinois University (degree; year not publicly specified in sources used)
Notable personal detailsMontez Soliz is a Rockford, Illinois Democrat who filed to run for the U.S. House in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle, challenging incumbent Rep. Eric Sorensen in the Democratic primary. He is a Northern Illinois University graduate and ran on a platform emphasizing economic justice, health care, rights, and community investment. In January 2026, Illinois election officials removed him from the primary ballot after an objection to his nominating petitions was upheld.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports tax changes that increase revenue from wealthy individuals and large corporations while expanding tax credits and social investments; favors closing tax loopholes, reversing some past tax cuts for the wealthy, and expanding the earned income tax credit and child tax credit to fund programs. Emphasizes using those revenues to pay for health care, education, and community investments and to reduce the deficit over time.
Healthcare
Supports expanding health care coverage through measures such as strengthening Medicare and pursuing a more comprehensive approach to make care more affordable and accessible. Lists health care as one of three central campaign priorities alongside economic justice and rights. Emphasizes addressing price gouging and expanding federal investment to improve access to services.
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Immigration & Border
Montez Soliz criticizes enforcement-first measures and expresses concern about ICE actions that scared DACA recipients in his community. He opposed his opponent's support for the Laken Riley Act and frames immigration positions with a pro-protections, humanitarian emphasis while calling for more accountable leadership on immigration issues.
Climate & Energy
The candidate expresses concern that the incumbent has not taken comprehensive action on climate change and says they will not compromise on addressing environmental concerns, but public statements lack detailed policy proposals or specific commitments on emissions targets, fossil fuel phase-out, or clean-energy programs.
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