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Jared Ploger

Democratic · Illinois · 2026

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Illinois Senate District 42Illinois · 2026Kane County sample ballot
Top priorities
  • Fully fund schools and support educators and staff
  • Property tax relief for families and seniors
  • Lower costs for groceries, childcare and utilities

Per the campaign site.

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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Profile facts follow official election office filings and the sources cited in each biography. Roster last verified September 27, 2026. Official sources are the final word on who appears on your ballot.

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