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Jared Ploger

Democratic · Illinois · 2026

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.

Priorities

Fully fund schools and support educators and staff, per the campaign site
Property tax relief for families and seniors, per the campaign site
Lower costs for groceries, childcare and utilities, per the campaign site

On the ballot

Illinois Senate District 42 · Illinois · 2026

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