Dave Vella
Dave Vella is the incumbent Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives representing District 68, having assumed office in January 13, 2021, and is running for re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election. Dave Vella lives in Rockford, Illinois. Vella graduated from Boylan Catholic High School.
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“I am committed to building on the progress we have made and continuing to deliver results for our community. I hope to bring my five years of experience to help our neighbors build better lives.”
(Campaign website (davevella.com)) “I plan to continue increasing educational opportunities for all our students. This includes strengthening vocational training programs in our school districts, hiring more teachers, increasing their pay, and increasing access to colleges or apprenticeships.”
(Campaign website (davevella.com)) “Government Accountability What I've Accomplished I helped pass ethics reforms that banned lawmakers from lobbying while in office, strengthened lobbyist disclosure requirements, restricted campaign fundraising during session, and established a one-year lobbying ban after leaving office.”
(Campaign website (davevella.com))Kathy Easton
Kathy Easton Easton advanced from the Republican primary on March 17, 2026 to qualify for the general election ballot in Illinois House of Representatives District 68.
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Safety: Families First, Not Criminals: “Safety is the foundation of a thriving community. As a grandmother, I want our kids to play outside without us looking over our shoulders.”
(Campaign website (kathyeaston.com)) “Repeal the SAFE-T Act : This “revolving door” system has failed us. I will lead the charge to repeal the SAFE-T Act and replace it with laws that prioritize the safety of our families and support our law enforcement officers, not the comfort of criminals.”
(Campaign website (kathyeaston.com))