Compare the Candidates
Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

November 3, 2026 Illinois General Election

Candidates for State Senator District 45, Illinois

Joseph H. "Joe" Berning - D

►Websitewww.berningforillinois.com/

Andrew S. Chesney - R

►Websitechesneyforillinois.com/

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Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Goals If Elected

Areas to Concentrate On

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Infrastructure

Education & Schools

Education

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Abortion(Pro-Choice) v Pro-Life

Gun & Property Rights

Right to Own and Cary Guns - Second Amendment

Infrastructure & Transportation

Infrastructure

Taxes

Property Taxes