Christine McGovern

Illinois Senate, 18th District, on the Chicago ballot November 3, 2026. Party: Republican.

Campaign site (shanahanmcgovern.com)

Running on

Her campaign lists local parental control in education, support for small businesses and fiscal responsibility on pensions and the state budget, support for law enforcement, and more resources for mental health and drug addiction as priorities.

Background

Owner of a real estate company who previously worked in public and private schools in the Chicago area and was twice elected to the Annie Keller Gifted School Local School Council.

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