New Survey Shows Illinois Republicans Overwhelmingly Demand Property Tax Reform

Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Casey Chlebek calls for a statewide advisory referendum on property taxes as new survey shows voters demand reform.

PARK RIDGE, ILL – September 30, 2025 – Casey Chlebek, who is seeking the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Illinois, today renewed his call for the General Assembly to place a statewide advisory referendum on the 2026 ballot that would give voters a direct say on abolishing property taxes.

A new campaign survey of 350 registered Republican voters across Illinois shows overwhelming support for reforming or abolishing the state’s broken property tax system, with families demanding Springfield take action to protect homeowners.

According to the results:

• 92% believe Illinois property taxes are too high.

• 83% report they or someone they know has been directly impacted by high property taxes—losing a home, being at risk of losing a home, or struggling to afford one.

• 86% want property tax reform to be a top issue in the 2026 elections.

• 63% support replacing property tax funding with alternative funding sources so that schools, police, and fire departments remain fully funded.

  
  

“These numbers confirm what I’ve been saying from the start: Illinois families are being crushed by the highest property taxes in America,” said Chlebek. “Homeownership should mean freedom—not perpetual rent to the government. Voters are demanding change, and I am the only candidate with a plan to deliver it while protecting schools, police, and fire services by exploring alternative funding options.”

Chlebek emphasized that only the legislature and governor can authorize an advisory referendum but argued that Springfield has no excuse to delay when voters so clearly demand relief. His Property Tax Freedom Plan, the first pillar of his MAGNA Agenda (Making America the Greatest Nation Again), ensures that essential local services remain fully funded through replacement revenue while families finally get relief.

The survey results provide the clearest evidence yet that property taxes are not only a financial burden but also a defining campaign issue for Republican primary voters in Illinois.

Casey Chlebek, a business leader, public policy advocate, and proud Polish-American, has officially declared intention to be the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate in Illinois. With a vision to put power back into the hands of hardworking families, Chlebek is launching a sweeping reform domestic platform known as the MAGNA Agenda—Making America the Greatest Nation Again.  The Social Security Tax Freedom Act is the second of seven pillars in his MAGNA Agenda to reduce taxes, reward work, and restore opportunity.

For more information on Casey Chlebek’s campaign and the full MAGNA Agenda, visit www.CaseyForSenate.com.