Currently holds the office of Illinois State Senate - District 26 until January 6, 2025.
Candidate for Illinois State Senate - District 26 in 2022 Illinois General Election.
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Get StartedEvery human life is precious. Whether it be an unborn child, an adult who is developmentally disabled, or someone who is terminally ill, our policies need to encourage and value the innocent and vulnerable among us. Learn more
It is imperative that we move all future benefits from a defined benefit system to a defined contribution system and end the practice of spiking salaries at the end of a public employee’s career to boost their pension payout. I have refused the legislator pension. Learn more
Rather than being micromanaged by the state, our universities need more autonomy on how to spend their money so they can bring down costs and make college more affordable. Learn more
I support the move to expand education vouchers so the money follows the child. I also support the expansion of charter schools. Competition in education leads to increased quality by putting parents in control of their child’s education. Learn more
Many of the traffic cameras across our state are about revenue and rife with abuse. I support eliminating red light cameras and speed cameras in the state. Learn more
In a well-functioning election system, I believe voters are the ultimate term limit. However, for that to work, we must have fair maps and equitable campaign finance rules, neither of which currently exist in Illinois. I support the efforts to limit partisan redistricting and put the people back in charge. Learn more
I believe our Constitution guarantees the right of law-abiding citizens to own firearms. I support concealed carry rights for those citizens, and believe we need to expand opportunities for hunting and other shooting sports activities across the state. Learn more
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