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Illinois House 61st District Republican nominee: Sheri Jesiel

By  CST Editorial Board
   
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Complete coverage of the local and national primary and general election, including results, analysis and voter resources to keep Chicago voters informed.

Republican incumbent Sheri Jesiel is the Sun-Times’ endorsed candidate in the 61st Illinois House district. She is running against Democrat Joyce Mason.

The Chicago Sun-Times sent all candidates seeking party nominations in the Illinois House a list of questions to find out their views on a range of important issues facing the state of Illinois.

Jesiel did not return a completed questionnaire, but watch the video above to find out why she’s running for re-election.

Who is Sheri Jesiel?

Her political/civic background: State Rep since July 2014; Involved in local politics prior to that Her occupation: State Representative; Background in Human Resource Management, Business Management and I’m also a CPA Her education: Bachelors in Business Admin and Accounting, Certified Public Accountant Campaign website: Jesielforrep.com

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