24岁的蒙特兹·索利兹(Montez Soliz)在2026年伊利诺伊州第17区民主党初选中挑战现任埃里克·索伦森(Eric Sorensen), Twenty-four-year-old Montez Soliz is challenging incumbent Eric Sorensen in the 2026 Democratic primary for Illinois’ 17th District, citing transparency and progressive change.

在2026年伊利诺伊州第17届国会区民主党初选时, 24岁的Rockford Democratat Montez Soliz正在挑战现任的Eric Sorensen。 Twenty-four-year-old Rockford Democrat Montez Soliz is challenging incumbent Eric Sorensen in the 2026 Democratic primary for Illinois’ 17th Congressional District. Soliz在他的祖父的非营利工作以及他作为九个兄弟姐妹中的长辈的成长激励下,强调终身公民参与,并将他的青年作为推动进步变革的力量。 Inspired by his grandfather’s nonprofit work and his upbringing as the eldest of nine siblings, Soliz emphasizes lifelong civic engagement and positions his youth as a strength in advancing progressive change. 他批评索伦森在关键投票方面缺乏透明度,包括支持《莱利湖法案》和一项感谢ICE的决议,呼吁加强负责的领导。 He criticizes Sorensen for lack of transparency on key votes, including support for the Laken Riley Act and a resolution thanking ICE, calling for more accountable leadership. Soliz的平台中心是经济正义、负担得起的住房和增加联邦对中西部地区的投资,重点是全区服务不足的社区,包括Rockford、四方城市、Peoria、Bloomington-Normal和Galesburg。 Soliz’s platform centers on economic justice, affordable housing, and increased federal investment in the Midwest, with a focus on underserved communities across the district, which includes Rockford, the Quad-Cities, Peoria, Bloomington-Normal, and Galesburg. 初选定于2026年3月17日举行, 共和党人Julie Bickelhaupt和Dillan Vancil也参选。 The primary election is set for March 17, 2026, with Republicans Julie Bickelhaupt and Dillan Vancil also running. Soliz旨在代表新一代,要求国会进行大胆、包容性变革。 Soliz aims to represent a new generation demanding bold, inclusive change in Congress.