Atkinson is running to restore integrity, break the cycle of corruption, and build a government that finally serves the people—not the insiders.

Atkinson will bring common sense, business experience, and a fighter’s mindset to Springfield—because rebuilding our rural economy isn’t just a priority, it’s personal.

Atkinson is ready to take on the entrenched system and bring real, permanent property tax reform to Springfield.

every dollar the state spends—whether on a business, a government agency, or a nonprofit—must be tied to clear outcomes and public accountability.

Atkinson believes that our society is measured not by how we treat the powerful, but how we protect and uplift the vulnerable.

This campaign isn’t about right vs. left—it’s about right vs. wrong. Chesney answers to donors and insiders. Atkinson answers to you.

For too long, Illinois has been run like an exclusive club — where political insiders cut deals behind closed doors, handing out taxpayer-funded contracts to their friends, donors, and campaign consultants. No competition. No oversight. No accountability.

Atkinson is offering a clear path forward: steady, serious leadership that restores safety, supports law enforcement, and builds community trust.

This is not just a family issue—it’s an economic issue, a workforce issue, and a community issue. It’s time Springfield stopped ignoring it.

District 45 can’t grow if our foundation is falling apart. We’ve been underrepresented, underfunded, and underserved for too long.

Rural Illinois deserves more than excuses. It deserves access to care, close to home—care that’s affordable, timely, and delivered with dignity.

It’s time to take the checkbook away from career politicians and put it back in the hands of responsible, commonsense leaders.

Our freedoms are too important to be left in the hands of a career politician who bends with the wind.

Atkinson will make veterans and military families a top priority—not a photo op. He’ll bring accountability, urgency, and real solutions to a system that’s been neglected for far too long.

District 45 doesn’t need another yes-man in a nice suit and a silver spoon. We need a voice that’s bold, grounded, and unafraid to tell both parties: Enough.

This campaign is about more than politics—it’s about reviving what made our communities strong: faith, character, and service.

Josh will push legislation requiring utilities to publicly justify all rate hikes, eliminate deceptive billing practices, and end auto-approvals that hit fixed-income families hardest.

Agriculture is the backbone of Northwest Illinois. It deserves leadership that understands the land, respects the people who work it, and isn’t afraid to take on the political class keeping them down.

Joshua T. Atkinson believes that protecting our environment is not about partisanship — it’s about responsibility.

Northwest Illinois students and teachers deserve leadership that values their work—not just during election season.