[4] On August 7, 2017, it was announced that she would join the administration of Bruce Rauner as deputy chief of staff for legislative affairs, as part of a staff shake up that has seen multiple Illinois Policy Institute staffers join the Governor's administration.

[5] In 2011, Rep. Senger placed a measure requiring more strict regulation of abortion clinics before the Illinois House's Agriculture and Conservation Committee.

[6][better source needed] Senger declared she would run for Illinois's 11th congressional district during the summer of 2013.

[7] She won a competitive[8] Republican primary in March 2014 with 37% of the vote, defeating three other challengers.

[9] Senger then proceeded to the general election, where she would face Democratic incumbent Bill Foster.