ROCKFORD, Ill. (KWQC) – Montez Soliz of Rockford announced his campaign on Monday to run for the Illinois’ 17th Congressional District.

The seat is held by a fellow Rockford native, Eric Sorensen, since 2023.

In a media release, Soliz said the race is “a turning point for a generation ready to lead, ready to act, and ready to build a future we all deserve.”

Soliz said he would stand for “everyday people.”

Referencing the spending bill Congress and Senate passed, Soliz said, “Donald Trump didn’t just sign a bill, he signed away the future for millions of Americans.”

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