Doris Turner
Doris Turner is the incumbent Democratic member of the Illinois State Senate representing District 48, having assumed office in February 6, 2021, and is running for re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election. Doris Turner's career experience includes working for the Illinois Department of Public Health. Turner has served on the Sangamon County Board of Health and with the Friends of Sangamon County Drug Court.
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Current Issues: “The murder of Sonya Massey shook our community and the nation. I have a generational relationship with the Massey family – and I also represent the district where this tragic murder occurred.”
(Campaign website (dorisforillinois.com)) “From allowing students to get school hours for FFA and 4-H events and competitions, to ensuring that school districts pay agriculture teachers 100% of their regular pay rate for the extra hours teaching agricultural education, I’ve been a strong supporter of ag education.”
(Campaign website (dorisforillinois.com))Frank Lesko
Frank Lesko Lesko advanced from the Republican primary on March 17, 2026 to qualify for the general election ballot in Illinois State Senate District 48.
“I'm stepping forward because I believe the people of the 48th District deserve a Senator who will fight for them. This campaign is about you, the people. It's about making Illinois affordable again. It's about putting families first — seniors, veterans, and small businesses — ahead of politics.”
(NPR Illinois — Campaign Announcement) “I think everything would be on the table to take a look at to see where we could consolidate and not hurt any of the operations of government.”
(Illinois Times — Candidate Interview)