Jennifer Sanalitro
Republican, incumbent
State Representative, 48th District
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Overview
Packaging sales executive Jennifer Sanalitro has represented the 48th District in the Illinois House since 2023.1 She proposed ending state taxes on tips and overtime pay, a sales tax holiday for school supplies, and letting human trafficking survivors obtain orders of protection against traffickers.2 Her property tax plans include school district relief grants and an exemption for seniors without children in school.3
She filed legislation requiring a driver's license to operate low-speed electric bicycles on public roads. She opposed a state housing plan, arguing it takes zoning decisions away from local communities. She warned that cutting local governments' state funding forces them to raise property taxes or cut services.4, 5, 6, 7
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- April 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $38,350
- Cash on hand
- $105,422
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts ($150 or less) | $1,650 | 4% |
| Larger gifts | $3,500 | 9% |
| PACs, parties and other campaign committees | $33,200 | 87% |
Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $246,235 in 50 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Citizens for Sanalitro
Endorsements
Sources
- Jennifer Sanalitro, Ballotpedia. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- The Sanalitro Journal – #014, Jennifer Sanalitro campaign. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Rep. Sanalitro’s Special Property Tax Address, Jennifer Sanalitro campaign. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Rep. Sanalitro's Retro License Plate Bill Passes Illinois House, Heads to Senate, Jennifer Sanalitro campaign. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro Files Bill to Enhance E-Bike Roadway Safety, Jennifer Sanalitro campaign. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- House GOP pushes Pritzker for local control, Casey Local. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, other leaders press lawmakers for more funding, Capitol News Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- 2026 Election Questionnaire: Illinois House of Representatives, 48th District, candidate Jennifer Sanalitro, Shaw Local. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Illinois AFL-CIO 2026 Primary Election Endorsements, Illinois AFL-CIO. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- MARCH 17, 2026 PRIMARY ELECTION ENDORSED CANDIDATES, Chicago Federation of Labor. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- IUOE Local 150 Illinois Endorsements, General Election, November 3, 2026 (Cook County), IUOE Local 150. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
