A Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Illinois is calling for voters to have a direct say on the state’s property tax system.

Casey Chlebek, who is seeking the GOP nomination, is urging lawmakers to place a statewide advisory referendum on the 2026 ballot that would ask voters whether property taxes should be abolished.

Chlebek’s campaign recently released results from a survey of 350 registered Republican voters across Illinois. According to the poll, more than 90 percent of respondents believe property taxes are too high. The survey also found that a majority want property tax reform to be a top issue in the 2026 elections, and more than 60 percent would support replacing property taxes with other revenue sources if it meant schools and emergency services remain funded.

Chlebek said the numbers reflect what he calls a major concern for Illinois families and argued that state lawmakers should act by allowing voters to weigh in through a referendum.

While Chlebek is promoting what he calls his “Property Tax Freedom Plan,” the decision to put such a measure on the ballot would ultimately rest with the General Assembly and the governor.

Chlebek is one of several Republicans seeking the party’s nomination to challenge Democratic U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth in the 2026 election.