Name: William Olson Position for which you are a candidate: US Congressional District 8 Why are you seeking this position? I'm standing for the US Congress as an expression of rights adhering speech and peaceful assembly, and to share with neighbors that I will never consent to a rule of which incarcerates children or condones fraud. We have a Democratic incumbent from the 8th district moreover who has authored only one bill that has become a public law, which renamed a post office in Bloomingdale, yet by a craven hypocrisy he takes money from Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Northrup Grumman and [...]

Name: S. Raja Krishnamoorthi Position for which you are a candidate: US Congressional District 8 Why are you seeking this position? My parents came to this country as legal immigrants when I was an infant. Through hard work and struggle, we were able to achieve the American Dream. I want to ensure that this opportunity remains alive for working families and all those who are striving to achieve a middle-class life. Our country is at a pivotal moment, with growing economic inequality threatening our middle-class. We need to promote policies to help ensure that families can find good jobs, affordable [...]

Name: Jeanette Ward Position for which you are a candidate: Illinois Senate District 25 Why are you seeking this position? -I’m running to defend life, liberty, sound fiscal policy, parental freedom, and the 2nd Amendment. I'll focus briefly on fiscal policy & life. -Fiscal policy: Illinois needs pension reform and ethics reform. While we must keep our promises to those who are near retirement age, we must move new hires to a defined contribution system. Ethics reform should include restrictions on state legislators becoming lobbyists, among other reforms. -Life: We need to promote a culture of life in Illinois. We [...]

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 [...]