James "Jim" Geldermann
Republican
State Representative, 17th District
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Overview
James "Jim" Geldermann is a small business owner and software developer.1 He is president of a software and development company with more than 40 years of information technology and software design experience.2 He says he has been a digital ministry leader at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, a hospice volunteer, and a board member of First Step House and the Illinois Cemetery Oversight Board.3
At a Skokie Village Board meeting, he urged enforcement of child endangerment laws against adults panhandling with children.4
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- April 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $1,500
- Cash on hand
- $3,198
| Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Larger gifts | $1,500 |
Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $1,000 in 1 gift. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Jim4HD17 PAC
Endorsements
- Northfield Township Republican Organization5Party
Sources
- Evanston's 2026 midterm ballot guide: Every race in the ..., Evanston RoundTable. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Who's Running To Represent Glenview In November General Election, Journal & Topics. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Jim Geldermann, Ballotpedia. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- IL House Candidate Urges Crackdown On Panhandling ..., Patch. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Our Campaigns and Causes, Northfield Township Republican Organization. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.