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.

June 2022 Primary Election Questionnaire from U.S. Congress, from the 8th District Candidate Chris Dargis

Name: Chris Dargis Position for which you are a candidate: U.S. Congress, from the 8th District   Why are you seeking this position? I am seeking the honor of serving the people of the 8th Congressional District of Illinois because I recognize the past few years have been tough on Illinois families. I see the impact of high gas prices on my sister, a teacher, and on others who don’t have the option of working from home, eating into budgets, and pushing struggling families deeper into debt. I see the impact of inflation on my mother and other senior citizens [...]

By |2022-05-10T17:27:29-05:00May 10th, 2022|

June 2022 Primary Election Questionnaire from U.S. Congress, from the 8th District Candidate Phil Wood

Name: Phil Wood Position for which you are a candidate: U.S. Congress, from the 8th District   Why are you seeking this position? To support strong family values and uphold the integrity and reverence of the public office.   What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? My experience is in non-profit organizational leadership and churches where we delivered real solutions to real problems. At Urban Youth Ministry in Aurora, we provided free, volunteer led after school-programs with tutors and meals at the public schools, free summer programs for needy families, and free sport leagues [...]

By |2022-05-10T17:27:40-05:00May 10th, 2022|

April 2021 Consolidated Election Questionnaire from Elgin Township Clerk Candidate Kathleen a Newcomb

  Name: Kathleen A Newcomb Position for which you are a candidate: Elgin Township Clerk   Why are you seeking this position? I am seeking this position to know more about township government and to keep accurate meeting minutes for the board.. I hope also,to be of help to board members and their many committees.   What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? As a teacher, I had to have good communication skills and be organized. I think that these will also be important skills for this position.   What will be your highest [...]

By |2021-03-19T17:34:20-05:00March 19th, 2021|

April 2021 Consolidated Election Questionnaire from Elgin Township Trustee Candidate Ed Guerra

  Name: Ed Guerra Position for which you are a candidate: Elgin Township Trustee   Why are you seeking this position? I am seeking the position of Elgin Township Trustee because I enjoy serving the community and I would like the opportunity to ensure that the needs and concerns of residents are reflected and remain a priority for the Board and Supervisor.   What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? I was first elected as an Elgin Township Trustee in 2017 and I have four years of experience in the position I am currently [...]

By |2021-03-18T08:25:28-05:00March 18th, 2021|
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