Gary Pierce

Other · Governor, Illinois

Pierce has not spoken publicly on U.S. weapons or money for the government of Israel, or on U.S. aid to Palestinians. No statement was found in source-checked research across 9 sources.

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### U.S. military aid and weapons to Israel There is no public record of Gary Pierce making statements or taking personal actions specifically regarding U.S. military aid or weapons transfers to Israel. His 2026 Independence Party campaign platform generally advocates to "end militarism, war, and imperialist foreign policy," but he has not publicly addressed military aid or weapons to Israel specifically.

### Characterization of the conflict There is no public record of Gary Pierce making statements, publishing position papers, or taking actions characterizing the Israel/Palestine conflict.

### Rhetoric and lobbying There is no public record of Gary Pierce commenting on Israel-related political rhetoric, AIPAC, or other foreign policy lobbying groups.

### Safety and antisemitism There is no public record of Gary Pierce taking positions or making public statements specifically concerning antisemitism or community safety for Jewish populations. While his 2026 campaign platform emphasizes general civic principles such as promoting civility and protecting civil liberties, he has not made recorded statements on antisemitism.

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Also in this race: Darren Bailey (Republican), Collin Corbett (Independent), J.B. Pritzker (Democrat), Griselda Romero (Green) · All Illinois candidates.

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