Name: Karina Villa Position for which you are a candidate: Illinois Senate District 25 Why are you seeking this position? After the 2016 election, I decided to make a difference by looking for solutions instead of complaining and managed to flip a Republican district seat through effective communication and my ability to connect with voters in my district. My strong record of service and convincing voters that I am an energetic proponent of education, social services, immigration rights, organized labor and women's rights will allow me and my very capable team to be successful once again. I’m a firm believer [...]

Name: Martha Paschke Position for which you are a candidate: Illinois Representative District 65 Why are you seeking this position? I want to be the next Representative for the 65th House district because I know the people in my district and I know their needs - affordable and accessible mental health care, safety for their children, job opportunities, relief from the overwhelming cost of higher education, and prescription drug and healthcare plans that don’t force them into tough decisions. I see these problems facing the people in my district, and when I see a problem, I get active and work [...]

Name: Bob Spence Position for which you are a candidate: Kane County States Attorney Why are you seeking this position? I believe that this position is about serving the community. I have unique experience that allows me to serve in a unique way, and that experience is unmatched by my opponent. This position is all about seeking justice, both for the guilty and for the innocent. Kane County needs a chief prosecutor who will ensure that the guilty do not go free . . . but also that the innocent are not convicted. What experience and background do you have [...]

Name: Corinne M. Pierog Position for which you are a candidate: Kane County Board Chairman Why are you seeking this position? I have been a resident of Kane County for the past twenty years. To many of us, the County government seemed to be on autopilot. But, during the last eight years, I have noticed not only a decrease in services, but also an increasing sense of frustration within due to divisive management, and financial duress due to an austere budget. As a candidate, I stand as an independent voice, whose support comes from the community, not solely from an [...]