Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
Democratic, incumbent
State Representative, 17th District
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Overview
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz has represented the 17th District in the Illinois House since 2019 and is a human rights attorney.1 She previously directed the immigration law practice at the North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic and handled pro bono cases against human traffickers.2
She sponsored the Teaching Equitable Asian American Community History Act, which ensures Asian American history is taught in K-12 public schools.2 She sponsored the Firearm Industry Responsibility Act to allow civil lawsuits against gun manufacturers over their marketing strategies.3 She chairs the House Democratic AI Working Group and sponsored laws targeting nonconsensual deepfakes and unauthorized AI reproductions of a person's voice or likeness.4 She led a bipartisan 2026 law to help parents protect their children online.5
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- April 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $5,963
- Cash on hand
- $436,218
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Larger gifts | $2,000 | 34% |
| PACs, parties and other campaign committees | $500 | 8% |
| Other receipts | $3,463 | 58% |
Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $88,300 in 21 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Friends for Jennifer
Endorsements
Sources
- Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (D), Illinois General Assembly. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Bio – Rep Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz campaign. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- UPDATED: As assault weapons ban faces challenges, lawmakers consider more gun restrictions, Capitol News Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Gong-Gershowitz Named Chair of AI Working Group, Pushes Accountability for Big Tech, Illinois House Democratic Caucus. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, Illinois House Democratic Caucus. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Endorsements, Planned Parenthood Illinois Action. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- 2026 Primary Election, Equality Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- AFSCME Illinois PEOPLE Recommendations: 2026 General Election, AFSCME Council 31. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- November 3, 2026 General Election Endorsed Candidates, Chicago Federation of Labor. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Illinois AFL-CIO Announces Endorsements for 2026 General Election, Illinois AFL-CIO. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- IUOE Local 150 Illinois Endorsements, General Election, November 3, 2026 (Cook County), IUOE Local 150. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Personal PAC 2026 General Election Endorsements, Personal PAC. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.