Return to Candidate List NAME: Jitendra Diganvker POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: US Congress District (8) 1. Why are you seeking this position? I want to give the average American a voice in a government that has become too distant and too dysfunctional to help the American family. We need leaders in Washington who will put the interest of American families first. 2. What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? As an entrepreneur and small businessman I have seen success and failure in real life and i have experienced first hand the [...]

Return to Candidate List NAME: Clifford Surges POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Kane County Board District (21) 1. Why are you seeking this position? We are in a unique snapshot in time here in Kane County, specifically the North end and I feel my experience is well suited to be of service right now. 2. What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? I am a life long resident of the Fox Valley, small business owner, and prior Village Trustee. I have served on numerous boards to help better the quality of life [...]

Return to Candidate List NAME: Andrew R. Cuming POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Illinois House District (43) 1. Why are you seeking this position? To bring honesty and fiscal responsibility back to the district. To clean up Springfield and try to turn around the issues facing our state. 2. What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? Elgin Businessman invested in Elgin. Degree in Engineering. Experience in finance, business, working with the government as a regular person. President and then vice president of the SWAN neighborhood committee. Numerous civic responsibilities. 3. What will [...]

Return to Candidate List NAME: Thomas M. Hartwell POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Judge 16th Circuit Court 1. Why are you seeking this position? I am running for Judge to serve. As a young attorney, I realized that I had an obligation to give back to the community. I teamed up with Joel Perez, Jr. a former gang member who had a heart for young people seduced by the gang mindset and lifestyle. I realized that it was important to reach young people before it was too late. I served as the first Chairman of God’s Gym in [...]