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Jared Ploger

Democratic · Illinois · 2026

Running for Illinois Senate District 42, Illinois

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Fully fund schools and support educators and staff
  • Property tax relief for families and seniors
  • Lower costs for groceries, childcare and utilities
Biography

Jared Ploger is a longtime teacher and union leader who serves as president of Valley View Council Local 604 of the American Federation of Teachers, per his campaign site. He was chosen by Democratic Party county chairs to fill the 42nd District Senate ballot vacancy left by outgoing Sen. Linda Holmes, per Capitol News Illinois.

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Illinois Senate District 42Illinois · 2026Kane County sample ballot

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