Illinois House District 48

Amanda Zahorak

Democratic

Per the campaign site.

Amanda 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.

Jennifer Sanalitro

Republican Incumbent

Jennifer Sanalitro is the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 48 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Jennifer Sanalitro is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Sanalitro works as a sales executive in the pallet and packaging industry and co-owns a small business in Roselle with her husband, per her ilga.gov legislative profile. She has represented the 48th District since January 2023 and serves as a Wayne Township committeewoman. She resides in Hanover Park. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.