Elmhurst's Nybo keeps Senate seat

ELMHURST – Republican Chris Nybo of Elmhurst will remain the District 24 state senator after claiming victory over Democrat Suzy Glowiak of Western Springs.

"I think the biggest thing that is coming out of our race is DuPage County voters are rejecting the Cullerton Cousins," Nybo said, referring to Tom and John Cullerton after declaring victory Tuesday night.

Nybo won with 60 percent of the vote over Glowiak, according to preliminary election results.

Nybo was appointed to represent the state Senate's 24th District by his predecessor Kirk Dilliard. Dillard left the position in August to take a job as chairman of the Regional Transportation Authority.

While District 41 state representative, Nybo worked successfully to pass laws banning billboards paid for by taxpayers and expanding the availability of food allergy medicine in schools.

As a representative, Nybo supported the proposal that eventually became Senate Bill 1, aimed at addressing the state's pension crisis. While the bill is currently under review by the Illinois Supreme Court, Nybo maintains whatever the ruling, the pension crisis is solvable.

"I think Bruce Rauner is just what this state needs," Nybo said.

Job creation and preventing tax increases were at the forefront of Nybo's economic campaign message.

"We've got to kill that income tax increase," Nybo said.

Glowiak is currently in her second term as a Western Springs village trustee where she chairs the General Government Committee and serves on the Planning and Zoning Committee.

Glowiak's economic strategy involved investing in state infrastructure, as well as expanding the tax base by creating a business-friendly environment, decreasing the income tax rate and cutting wasteful spending, according to her responses to a Shaw Media candidate questionnaire. She also supported raising the minimum wage over several years.

She championed the value of education and opposed Senate Bill 16, which would take millions in state funding from public schools in District 24. Glowiak also wanted to get municipalities and DuPage County more resources to combat flooding in the area, she said in the questionnaire.

Glowiak could not be reached for comment Tuesday night.

Nybo said he's excited to get to work to bring more jobs to DuPage County and continue working for DuPage County voters.

"I'm glad that they appreciate the truth and sincere government," Nybo said.

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