Edgar Gonzalez, Jr.
Democratic, incumbent
State Representative, 23rd District
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Overview
Edgar González, Jr. is the Democratic state representative for the 23rd District, serving as an Assistant Majority Leader and Floor Whip. He was raised in Chicago's Little Village, attended Chicago Public Schools, and graduated from Harvard University. He previously worked as a constituent services staffer for U.S. Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García. His campaign says he supports affordable healthcare, defending abortion rights, and investing in education and infrastructure to create jobs. He sponsored a bill to authorize regulated online casino games.1, 2, 3, 4
He introduced the End Tear Gas Exposures Act.1 He supported 'Karina's Law,' signed in 2025 to clarify temporarily removing guns from people with orders of protection in domestic violence cases.5
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- April 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $10,731
- Cash on hand
- $216,245
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts ($150 or less) | $181 | 2% |
| Larger gifts | $3,850 | 36% |
| PACs, parties and other campaign committees | $6,700 | 62% |
Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $14,000 in 7 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Friends of Edgar Gonzalez Jr
Endorsements
Sources
- Edgar González, Jr. (D) - 104th General Assembly, Illinois General Assembly. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Edgar González, Jr. (D) - 104th General Assembly, Illinois General Assembly. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Re-Elect Edgar Gonzalez Jr. for State Representative, Edgar Gonzalez for Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Illinois iGaming bill returns for 2026 as sportsbook coalition ramps up push, iGaming Today. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Pritzker Signs 'Karina's Law' to Remove Guns From Domestic Violence Situations, WTTW / Capitol News Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- MARCH 17, 2026 PRIMARY ELECTION ENDORSED CANDIDATES, Chicago Federation of Labor. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Election 2026, SEIU Local 73. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- IUOE LOCAL 150 DISTRICT 1 ENDORSEMENTS, IUOE Local 150. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Equality Illinois makes 72 pro-equality, pro-family endorsements for 2026 primary election, Windy City Times. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- IL NOW PAC Primary Endorsements 3/17/26, Illinois NOW. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Illinois AFL-CIO Announces Endorsements for 2026 General Election, Illinois AFL-CIO. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.