Return to Candidate List NAME: Amanda Howland POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: US Congress District (6) 1. Why are you seeking this position? I am running for Congress because I believe that I can make a difference at this critical time in our nation’s history. I have been active and involved in the District for many years, so I understand how we have been underserved by our current representative. The time is ripe to defeat a Trump puppet in a competitive District, and elect a woman who will be a champion of progressive values. Roskam’s support for an [...]

Return to Candidate List NAME: Carole Cheney POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: US Congress District (6) 1. Why are you seeking this position? I’m running for Congress to give a voice back to the people of Illinois’ Sixth District. Peter Roskam has lost touch with his community, and has put the Donald Trump agenda ahead of the needs of the people he is supposed to be serving. It is time for the concerns of our community to come before political careers and personal agendas. Too often, people say government isn't working. I have helped make government work and [...]

Return to Candidate List NAME: Ryan Huffman POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: US Congress District (6) 1. Why are you seeking this position? I'm running for this office because I am outraged by the political cowardice of the 6th District's current representative, Peter Roskam. Donald Trump is taking our country down a dark and dangerous path, attacking our democratic institutions simply to settle scores and enrich himself. We need leaders in Congress who will fight back against Trump, and actually work towards solving the problems facing their constituents. Roskam has shown no interest in doing either. If elected, [...]