The LWV of the Elgin Area sometimes sends questions to all candidates certified in an election. Candidates may or may not respond, all responses can be found here. All candidates are listed in alphabetical order. Updates may occur as responses are received.

Questionnaire Responses from 2025 Consolidated Election Candidates and Event Information

The following 2025 Consolidated Election Candidates in contested races were invited to participate in LWVEA "Meet the Candidates" events before the April 1, 2025 election. Click on the candidate names highlighted in blue to view their questionnaire responses. New responses are added regularly by our volunteers in the order they are received. Stay informed and check back often for updates! Randy Hopp Hidayat Kahn Elisa Lara Amy Prochot Joy Symonds Meet & Greet for Gail Borden Library Board of Trustees Candidates at Gail Borden Library in the Community Room on MONDAY February 24, 2025 beginning at 6:00 [...]

By |2025-03-14T15:13:55-05:00February 2nd, 2025|

Questionnaire Responses from 2024 General Primary Election Candidates

  The General Primary Election is March 19, 2024. Early voting at permanent sites starts March 4.   The League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area invited candidates in contested races in the primary election to participate in a Meet the Candidates Night at 7:00 pm on February 29th, to be held at the Gail Borden Library.  The event was cancelled due to insufficient candidate response.  LWV policy prohibits forums where only one candidate for office participates.   See links to candidate statements below.  Click on candidate names in blue to view their questionnaire responses. Kane County Recorder Also, [...]

By |2024-02-24T14:47:30-06:00February 11th, 2024|

Questionnaire Responses from 2023 Consolidated Election Candidates and Event Information

  The following 2023 Consolidated Election Candidates, in contested races, were invited to participate in LWVEA "Meet the Candidates" events to be recorded and shared online during February and March 2023. Current event dates are: Elgin City Mayor and Council - February 28th, 6:00 PM at the Gail Borden Library, Elgin ECC and U-46 Boards - March 2, 6:00 PM at the Gail Borden Library, Elgin East Dundee Village Trustees - March 7th, 7:00 PM at the East Dundee Police Department Gilberts Village Trustees - March 9, 7:00 PM at the Gilberts Eagles Club (cancelled) District 300 School Board - [...]

By |2023-03-24T19:27:18-05:00February 16th, 2023|

April 2023 Consolidated Election Questionnaire from Elgin City Council Candidate Tish S. Powell

  Name: Tish S. Powell Position for which you are a candidate: Elgin City Council   Why are you seeking this position? I am committed to ensuring that Elgin remains a great place to live, work, play, do business and raise a family.  During my 12 years serving on the Elgin City Council, I have actively supported policies to maintain a safe, affordable and thriving community with a high quality of life, excellent city services and a sustainable future.  I am running for my 4th term on the Elgin City Council because I believe that Elgin is a good community [...]

By |2023-02-16T12:54:02-06:00February 16th, 2023|
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