State Rep. Dan Ugaste, R-Geneva, announced Wednesday that he will seek re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives in the 65th District in 2026.
The state House of Representatives’ 65th District covers parts of Kane and DuPage counties, particularly around Geneva, St. Charles, South Elgin and Campton Hills. If re-elected to represent the district, Ugaste said he would continue advocating for property tax relief, fairer economic policies and responsible state government budgeting, among other things, according to a news release.
“I’ve spent my time in office fighting to lower taxes, grow jobs and bring transparency to state government,” Ugaste said in the news release. “At this juncture, I will continue this fight from the Illinois State House.”
In the news release, Ugaste argues that change is needed in part because of the state’s high property taxes and lack of economic racial equity. As a Republican, he criticizes what he says is the Democratic majority’s failure to deliver real results for minority communities in Illinois.
“We’re being told by this administration that everything is working, but the numbers don’t lie,” Ugaste said in the release. “People are struggling, businesses are leaving, and opportunity is shrinking — especially for the communities most in need. I’m running for re-election because I’m not ready to give up on Illinois.”
Ugaste is currently the state House’s Assistant Minority Leader. He has lived in the Fox Valley for over 30 years. He and his wife have three daughters and six grandchildren.