The Editorial Board

We endorsed Andrew Chesney in 2022 and do so again in the interest of limiting Democratic Party dominance in Springfield.

Jared Ploger is a poor choice having been overwhelmingly rejected by Democratic voters in the March primary for Illinois’ 84th House District.

Sue Rezin has been a leader in Illinois on energy issues and an ardent supporter of nuclear power.

Brad Beekman tells us he would “bring more balance and diversity (to) the Senate and strengthen the loyal opposition.”

Dave Syverson is a veteran lawmaker who understands in detail how state government works. He offered us a litany of good ideas.

Danielle Penman is focused on property tax relief with practical suggestions such as increasing the homeowners exemption.

We like much of Craig Wilcox’s agenda, focused on pension and ethics reform.

Julie Morrison, 69, has been a leader in the Senate on reasonable gun restrictions, a cause we support. We endorsed her in 2018.

On some issues, Carina Santa Maria is well to our left. That said, we appreciate her approach to the SAFE-T Act.

Darby Hills has voted against her party leadership more than once and has proven herself the sort of Republican who will work with the other side.