Currently holds the office of Illinois State Senate - District 56 until January 5, 2027.
Candidate for Illinois State Senate - District 56 in 2026 Illinois Primary Election.
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Get StartedI will vote against taxpayer funded abortions and work to ensure parental notification is restored in Illinois. I know life and our values are precious. Learn more
Increase penalties for illegal gun trafficking. Learn more
Secure funding for training our officers to ‘harden’ schools and prevent tragedies like Uvalde. Learn more
Support programs to incentivize hiring such as possible college education for family of police officers etc. Learn more
I will support policies to: Pass legislation to reallocate funding to our police officers that was lost in the criminal justice overhaul. Learn more
We must keep politics out of the classroom, improve access to trade schools and skilled apprenticeships, give power back to parents and local school boards, and expand tax-credit scholarship programs to benefit students from low-income families. Learn more
I believe in diversifying the kinds of educational opportunities that our children and young adults have access to, which includes expanding the existing tax-credit scholarship program to students across the state. Learn more
Roll back the massive restrictions on Illinois’ energy sector that passed in the last few years to save jobs and reduce our rising cost of gasoline, natural gas, and electricity. Learn more
I will support policies to: Extend the amount of time legislators must wait before becoming lobbyists when they leave public office. Learn more
Change committee rules to give rank-and-file members that change to move legislation. Learn more
Allow Illinoisans to more easily recall politicians who have broken the public’s trust. Learn more
Enact term limits for leadership to reduce consolidation of power and opportunities for corruption. Learn more
Enact comprehensive ethics reform that gives more power to the Legislative Inspector General to independently investigate legislators. Learn more
I support and will vote to uphold the fundamental individual right to keep and bear arms enshrined in our federal and state constitutions. Learn more
I will support policies to: Freeze, cap and outright reduce property taxes to bring immediate relief to Illinois families. Learn more
Fight against amending our constitution to allow for a progressive income tax that would allow politicians to move brackets up and down any time they need to fill their coffers. Learn more
Freeze motor fuel taxes until gas prices reach recent year averages. Learn more
Oppose any tax on Illinois retirement such as has been suggested by Treasurer Frerichs. Learn more
Continue to support the Lock Box Amendment and similar legislation that requires that money collected from transportation taxes goes to support our infrastructure. Learn more
Lower the cost of workers compensation insurance to levels comparable to our neighboring states. Learn more
Provide direct assistance to businesses disproportionately impacted by the pandemic, and consult with experts to find out how best we can curb job losses through legislative reform. Learn more
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