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Amanda Zahorak
Democratic · Illinois · 2026Amanda Zahorak is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 48 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Zahorak works in nonprofit leadership and holds a Master's degree in Public Policy and Administration from Northwestern University, per her campaign site. She spent five years on the board of GiGi's Playhouse Chicago and previously worked in advocacy communications at Habitat for Humanity focused on housing access. She was raised in the 48th District and attended DuPage County public schools.
Priorities
- Increasing access to safe and affordable housing, per the campaign site
- Community-centered, nonpartisan solutions in Springfield, per the campaign site
On the ballot
Illinois House District 48 · Illinois · 2026
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