Peter Janko
Peter Janko Peter Janko was born in Morse, Germany. He attended Wilbur Wright College and Northeastern Illinois University.
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“Results matter, even before winning office. During my previous campaigns for State Representative, I made repealing the state portion of the grocery tax my top priority.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026)) “We need more legislators with real-world experience, nurses, teachers, farmers, construction and technical professionals, people who understand how things work on the ground. In 1999, I led a $22 million project to modernize the Illinois Tollway communications system, finishing four months ahead of schedule and $2 million under budget.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))Joe Sosnowski
Joe Sosnowski is the incumbent Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives representing District 69, having assumed office in 2011, and is running for re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election. Sosnowski earned his B.A. in English from Northern Illinois University in 1999.
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“As a state with one of the highest property taxes and overall tax burden in the country, we need legislators who are willing to address the difficult decisions that need to be made. The current majority believes Illinois needs a higher income tax increase.”
(Campaign website (joesosnowski.com)) “Any form of term limits in the Constitution would be appropriate. We should have term limits for our Governors, legislators, and for legislative leadership positions, so the people of Illinois are in charge of their government.”
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