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Dave Syverson

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Dave Syverson is a Republican candidate for Illinois State Senate District 35 in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

Dave Syverson was born June 29, 1957, and graduated from Guilford High School before earning a degree from Rock Valley College. He has been a member of the Rockford Chamber of Commerce, the National Federation of Independent Businesses, the Rockford Area Economic Council, and the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness. Syverson was first elected to the Illinois General Assembly in 1993 to represent the 35th District.[1]

Campaign themes

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Syverson's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[17]

Creating Jobs

Excerpt: "Dave Syverson has the knowledge it takes to create jobs and revive our economy. For more than 20 years he has worked in the private sector creating jobs in the Northern Illinois region."

Supporting Veterans

Excerpt: "We owe our Nation’s Veterans a debt of gratitude for protecting the freedoms we enjoy every day."

Cutting Taxes

Excerpt: "Illinois does not have a revenue problem; it has a spending problem."

Improving Education

Excerpt: "Illinois must have a world-class education system if we expect our children and our companies to be competitive in this global economy."

Reducing Government

Excerpt: "We must cut state government to free up resources for productive investment."

On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.

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