Steve Botsford Jr.

DemocraticU.S. Senate (Illinois)

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Bio

Steve Botsford Jr. is a Chicago real estate manager (family-owned business) and former legislative aide to Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-CA). He ran for Chicago City Council Ward 43 in 2023 (finished 5th). He holds degrees from Notre Dame (BA 2011), Georgetown (MA applied economics 2018), and Northwestern Kellogg (MBA 2021). His platform focuses on broadening the Democratic coalition and supply-side progressive economics. (Source: Ballotpedia; ILSOS filing confirmed)

Prior office: Legislative Aide to Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-CA); 2023 Chicago City Council candidate (Ward 43)

Key Votes

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Career History

Real Estate Manager — Family-owned business2021–present
Northwestern MBA 2021
Legislative Aide — Office of Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-CA)pre-2021
Congressional staff experience; Georgetown MA applied economics 2018
Chicago City Council Candidate, Ward 43 — Chicago city election2023
Finished 5th with 9% — first political campaign

What They Stand For

Cost of Living

Build more housing, expand clean energy, cut regulatory barriers driving up prices.

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Democratic Party Reform

Broaden the Democratic Party coalition; appeal to moderates and independents. Term limits and filibuster reform supporter.

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Economy

Restore the American Dream and upward mobility. Supply-side progressive approach.

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Social Media Pulse

low profileUpdated 2026-03-13

No significant social media presence or public discourse found in available sources as of March 2026.

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Trust Indicators

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