Darby Hills

“Make life more affordable. I’m fighting for property tax relief, lower everyday costs, and responsible spending so families can keep more of what they earn. Protect children and our communities. As a mom and former prosecutor, I’m working to protect vulnerable residents, support law enforcement, and hold those who harm children accountable. Put people over politics. I listen, work across the aisle, and stand up for common sense, transparent government, and local control.”

“Protecting children, supporting families, and making Illinois more affordable. As Minority Spokesperson for the Senate Child Welfare Committee, a mom, former prosecutor, and charity founder, I bring both personal and professional experience to protecting vulnerable children and strengthening our child welfare system. I want families to keep more of what they earn, get the care they need, and feel safe in their communities.”

“My mother. As a single mom working two jobs, she made sure we had what we needed, even when money was tight. She taught me to roll up my sleeves and get to work when something needs to be done. As a mom, former prosecutor, charity founder and now a State Senator, I carry that lesson with me every day.”

“An elected official should bring integrity, accountability, and real-life experience to the table. As a mom of three, attorney, former prosecutor, charity founder, and former Barrington Hills village trustee, I’ve worked directly with families, balanced local budgets, and seen the challenges people face every day. I’m not a career politician. I know what it means to stretch a paycheck, raise a family, and need someone in your corner. Serving means listening, understanding the people you represent, and putting their needs before politics.”

“The core responsibility is to be a voice for the people you represent. That starts with showing up, listening, and understanding how decisions in Springfield affect their daily lives. It means turning their concerns into action, protecting their tax dollars, keeping families safe, and helping them navigate state government. Residents deserve someone who is accessible, follows through, and puts their needs before political pressure or party loyalty.”

“I want to leave our communities safer, families more financially secure, and children with greater opportunities. I hope people remember me as someone who listened, kept her word, and made a meaningful difference in their lives.”

“My first jobs were umpiring girls’ softball and working as a waitress. Both taught me how to work with people, think on my feet and handle a little pressure!”

“Growing up living paycheck to paycheck. I watched my single mother work two jobs to provide for our family and stretch every dollar. That experience stayed with me. When families tell me they cannot afford another tax increase or higher bill, I understand the pressure they feel because I lived it, and it motivates my work to make Illinois more affordable.”

“They should work together while holding each other accountable. The legislature has a responsibility to ask tough questions, review spending, and make sure the voices of our communities are heard. The governor should respect that role and involve lawmakers from both parties early in the process. Open debate, public input, and enough time to review legislation lead to better decisions. Both branches serve the people, and that should come before party loyalty.”

“Making Illinois a place where families can afford to stay and build their futures. High property taxes, rising utility bills, and the cost of housing, health care, and child care are stretching household budgets. State spending will require honest, long-term planning so we can meet our commitments without continually asking families to pay more. We also need to protect children as technology creates new risks, strengthen our child welfare system, and ensure communities have a voice in developments that affect their water, energy, and quality of life.”

“Yes. I’ve worked across the aisle on my legislation because protecting children and helping families should be priorities we share. Good ideas can come from either party, and listening to different perspectives can make legislation stronger. I’m willing to find common ground and compromise when it benefits the people I represent, while staying true to my principles. That’s what putting people over politics means to me.”

“Supporters include NFIB Illinois PAC, Illinois Chamber of Commerce PAC, Students for Illinois, Illinois FOP, Humane World Action Fund, Lake County Farm Bureau, Illinois Federation of Young Republicans, Barrington Township Republican Organization and ABATE of Illinois; and mayors Debby Sosine (Algonquin), Mike Moran (Barrington), Brian Cecola (Barrington Hills), Andy Burke (Lake Barrington), Ray Bogdanowski (Lake in the Hills), Donna Johnson (Libertyville), Bill Jacob (Long Grove), Keith Vogeler (Port Barrington), Paula McCombie (South Barrington), Andy Hay (Tower Lakes), Steve Henley (Volo),…”