As we get closer to the March 20, 2012 primary election in Illinois, I wanted to review the races in each congressional district, to see who’s running and who’s likely to win. Here’s my review. 1st Congressional District – this south side Chicago district is heavily Democratic, and will likely continue to vote for incumbent…
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2012 Update: Illinois Congressional Districts
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Illinois’ Redistricting Bloodbath
The redistricting process is well underway around the country, and whether you like it or not, this process affects who will represent you in state legislatures, and in Congress. Most people think that it’s their votes that send a person to Congress, but that’s where they’d be wrong. Individuals’ votes only account for perhaps 40% in the decision of who goes to Congress.
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My first choice for Congress…
I don’t often campaign for people. In fact, I’ve only ever done it for two people in my entire life (short, though it may have been so far). When I lived in Wheaton, I worked for Peter Roskam’s first campaign, and he’s turned out to be a very good Congressman. When I moved to Naperville,…
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My Vote
Several people have asked who/what I’m voting for, and here’s the list: Candidates Governor – Bill Brady (http://www.bradyforillinois.com/) Secretary of State – Robert Enriquez (http://www.ilstatesec.com/) Attorney General - Steven Kim (http://www.stevekimforag.com/) Comptroller – Judy Baar Topinka (http://www.judybaartopinka.com/) Treasurer – Dan Rutherford (http://www.danrutherford.org/) State House Rep (96th District) – Darlene Senger U.S. Congress (13th District) – Judy…
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