Jen Monson
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Jennifer Monson (also known as Jen) is an officeholder of the Minooka Community Consolidated School District 201, At-large in Illinois.
Monson (Republican Party) ran for election to the Illinois State Senate to represent District 43. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Monson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Jennifer Monson was born in Illinois. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of St. Francis in 2003. Her career experience includes working as an educator.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Illinois State Senate District 43
Incumbent Rachel Ventura defeated Jennifer Monson in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 43 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Rachel Ventura (D)  | 61.4 | 38,286 |
 | Jennifer Monson (R) | 38.6 | 24,111 | |
| Total votes: 62,397 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 43
Incumbent Rachel Ventura advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 43 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rachel Ventura | 100.0 | 10,347 |
| Total votes: 10,347 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 43
Jennifer Monson advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 43 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jennifer Monson | 100.0 | 7,210 |
| Total votes: 7,210 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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To view Monson's endorsements as published by their campaign, click here. Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Monson in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Jennifer Monson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Monson's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am a wife, mother, local school board member, and active community member. Also, a former small business owner and lead organizer/developer of a local small business organization. Currently employed as a paraprofessional working directly with children with disabilities. In my role as a school board member, my top priorities are to be a voice for the community, advocate for fiscal responsibility, and prioritize polices that address the needs of both students and educators.
- Tax Burden: Provide Tax Relief and Roll Back High Costs of Government Policies
- Education: Put Parents Back in Charge of Their Children's Education and Healthcare Decisions
- Public Safety and Services: Support Law Enforcement, End Catch and Release of Violent Offenders, End Migrant Crisis in Illinois, and Put Illinois Citizens First
Education, Tax Relief, Public Safety, and Putting Illinois Citizens First
The qualities I possess which I feel would make me an effective legislator are integrity, honesty, resourcefulness, directness, good communicator, innovation and problem solving abilities, love for my neighbors, and empathetic listener.
First and foremost, an elected official's duty is to be the collective voice of the citizens they've been elected to represent. Elected officials are to work to enrich the lives of those whom they serve, be an advocate for their constituents, and prioritize policies that address their needs.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 27, 2024
