Name: Franklin F. Ramirez Position for which you are a candidate: Kane County Board, District 17   Why are you seeking this position? To better represent the district.  Our current elected official for years has been in office but rarely seen or heard by her constituents.  I want to make sure that the people's voices are heard within District 17.  When we read in the newspaper that another scandal is happening at the County, I want my elected official to let me know that everything will be ok and that they are taking the proper measures to address the situation.  [...]

Name: Connie Cain Position for which you are a candidate: Illinois Representative, 66th District   Why are you seeking this position? I am running for state rep because I believe Illinois should be a thriving state. Instead, Illinois was just one of three states to lose population in the 2020 census. All the other Midwestern states gained population.  Illinois needs to be better at competing with other states for people and businesses.   What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? I am a lifelong Illinois resident. I have lived in the district for 30 [...]

Name: Arin Thrower Position for which you are a candidate: Illinois Representative, 66th District   Why are you seeking this position? I'm seeking the position of Illinois State Representative because our current representative has voted for legislation that has led to residents and businesses struggling, has led to an increase in crime, and has diminished our parental rights. We must take back our state and District 66 deserves a representative who will respect them and vote for issues that will improve their daily lives.   What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? My experience [...]

Name: Doug Warlick Position for which you are a candidate: Kane County Clerk   Why are you seeking this position? I have been practicing law for over 40 years and I love and respect our Constitutional Republic.  I am truly dismayed with the acrimony and assault on our democratic process and our leadership when our elected officials misrepresent the facts or ignore the law.  That passion culminated after the alleged improprieties in the last election.  I have been involved with the Republican Party, on and off, since the 1990s and I currently serve as the vice-chair of the Geneva Township [...]