John Curran
Republican, incumbent
State Senator, 41st District
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Overview
John Curran has represented the 41st District since 2017 and serves as Senate Minority Leader.1 His campaign says he supports an efficient, transparent government with lower taxes and less regulation.2 His campaign also says that as a county board member, he led consolidation that saved over $145 million.1
He has advocated for tighter ethics reforms for state officials.1 He sponsored a bill for engineering scholarship stipends.3 He has urged the governor to join a federal school choice tax credit program.4 He has stated that continued state revenue growth means taxes should not be raised.5
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- April 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $73,992
- Cash on hand
- $3,059,627
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Larger gifts | $13,750 | 19% |
| PACs, parties and other campaign committees | $44,000 | 59% |
| Other receipts | $16,242 | 22% |
Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $1,533,303 in 131 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Friends of John Curran
Endorsements
Sources
- Biography - John Curran, John Curran. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Welcome - John Curran, John Curran. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- IDOT Targets Young Engineering Talent With Up to $60K in Student ..., WTTW. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- ‘We will be left out and left behind’: Senate GOP urges action on school choice bills, Capitol News Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Illinois legislators gear up for final budget talks, Capitol News Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- NFIB Illinois PAC Announces 2026 Legislative Endorsements, NFIB. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL ELECTION ENDORSED CANDIDATES, Chicago Federation of Labor. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- ILLINOIS ENDORSEMENTS - IUOE LOCAL 150, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- DuPage County Republicans: Here's who's on your Nov. 3 ballot, DuPage Policy Journal. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.