Working for Illinois Caucus

PLANO, Ill. — Oswego 308 Board of Education member Jared Ploger is seeking the Democratic nomination to run for the Illinois House in the 84th District.

Ploger says his main priority is making things more affordable for Illinois families.

"Watching my son, and he’s making good money, he’s busting his tail end. And and yet, they’re struggling. And so, I think that is a key piece as I go around door-to-door. I could tell you, having to watch my son struggle despite working his butt off and also dealing with my mom struggling with her health issues, that’s resonating with a lot of voters when I go door-to-door."

Ploger is a high school teacher in Valley View School District 365 and serves as president of the local union representing teachers, paraprofessionals, and other staff in the district.

Ploger says his experience in education can help him advocate for schools in Springfield and find ways to fund education that reduce the property tax burden on local homeowners.

Another focus of his campaign is ending what he calls a “us-versus-them” mentality between different parts of Illinois. Ploger is from Somonauk and currently lives in Aurora. He says he values his hometown roots but will represent the entire 84th District and the broader state.

Ploger is facing Saba Haider for the Democratic nomination.

You can hear more from Ploger in an interview by clicking below: