Christopher Belt
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2019 - Present
2027
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Christopher Belt (Democratic Party) is a member of the Illinois State Senate, representing District 57. He assumed office on January 9, 2019. His current term ends on January 13, 2027.
Belt (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Illinois State Senate to represent District 57. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on March 17, 2026.[source]
Biography
Christopher Belt was born and lives in Centreville, Illinois. He graduated from Lincoln Sr. High School in 1990. He earned a bachelor's degree in history from Illinois State University, a master's degree in public administration from Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville, and a master's degree in professional counseling from Lindenwood University. Belt’s career experience includes working as a law enforcement officer and founding C. Belt & Associates, a professional and academic consulting company for individuals. He founded the Difference Makers Professional Organization, which describes its mission as "to strengthen the decision-making capabilities of males from nine to eighteen years of age." Belt was elected to serve as the board president of the Cahokia Unit School District.[1][2]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Belt was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations - Education
- Appropriations - Public Safety and Infrastructure, Chair
- Education Committee
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee
- Labor Committee
- Senate Licensed Activities Committee
2023-2024
Belt was assigned to the following committees:
- Criminal Law Committee
- Education Committee, Chair
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee
- Senate Insurance Committee
- Labor Committee
- Senate Licensed Activities Committee
- Transportation Committee, Vice Chair
2021-2022
Belt was assigned to the following committees:
- Criminal Law Committee
- Education Committee, Chair
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee
- Senate Insurance Committee
- Labor Committee
- Senate Licensed Activities Committee
- Transportation Committee
2019-2020
Belt was assigned to the following committees:
- Criminal Law Committee
- Committee of the Whole
- Education Committee, Vice Chair
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee
- Senate Insurance Committee
- Senate Licensed Activities Committee
- Labor Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on March 17, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 57
Incumbent Christopher Belt (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 57 on March 17, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 57
Daniel Rhyne (R) is running in the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 57 on March 17, 2026.
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2022
See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Illinois State Senate District 57
Incumbent Christopher Belt defeated Wavey Lester II in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 57 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Christopher Belt (D) | 57.7 | 41,880 | |
 | Wavey Lester II (R) | 42.3 | 30,746 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 8 | ||
| Total votes: 72,634 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 57
Incumbent Christopher Belt advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 57 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Christopher Belt | 100.0 | 11,580 | |
| Total votes: 11,580 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 57
Wavey Lester II advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 57 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Wavey Lester II | 100.0 | 10,046 |
| Total votes: 10,046 | |||
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2018
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Illinois State Senate District 57
Christopher Belt defeated Tanya Hildenbrand in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 57 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Christopher Belt (D) | 59.2 | 44,254 | |
 | Tanya Hildenbrand (R) | 40.8 | 30,496 | |
| Total votes: 74,750 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 57
Christopher Belt advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 57 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Christopher Belt | 100.0 | 16,618 | |
| Total votes: 16,618 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 57
Tanya Hildenbrand defeated Bob Romanik in the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 57 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tanya Hildenbrand | 64.9 | 5,235 |
 | Bob Romanik | 35.1 | 2,830 | |
| Total votes: 8,065 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Dave Barnes (R)
Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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2024
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In 2024, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 16 to May 29.
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2023
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In 2023, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 to May 27.
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2022
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In 2022, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 5 to April 9.
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2021
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In 2021, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 13 to June 1.
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2020
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In 2020, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 23.
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2019
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In 2019, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 9 through December 31.
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See also
2026 Elections
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by James Clayborne (D) |
Illinois State Senate District 57 2019-Present |
Succeeded by - |
