The filing period for the March 20 primary election officially ended at 5 p.m. Monday. Here's a look at how the statewide races shook out.
The Dec. 5 at 5 p.m. deadline has come and gone, and the ballot for the March 20 primary election has taken shape. Monday's final day of filings brought a few surprises—challengers for State Reps. Kay Hatcher and Pam Roth, and another run at state office for dairy magnate Jim Oberweis. Of the incumbents in this area, only State Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia will run unopposed in the general election in November. Objections to these candidates' petitions can be filed through Dec. 12 at 5 p.m. Barring those objections, here are the candidates for the state House and Senate races in our area, courtesy of the Illinois State Board of Elections: Senate District 25 Republican Jim Oberweis, 3 Buckingham Dr., Sugar Grove Dave Richmond, 39W135 Seavey Rd…
Monday was the first day for candidates to file petitions to be on the March 20 primary election ballot. Here's a look at those who filed from local state senate and house districts.
With the first day of filing on Monday, the 2012 election season officially kicked off. We brought you local races yesterday, but here is a look at those candidates who filed for state senate and house races on the first day. Candidates have until Monday, Dec. 5, at 5 p.m. to file. Included are all districts that touch on portions of Montgomery, Oswego and Yorkville. If you’re not sure which districts you’re in, check the State Board of Elections website. An (I) indicates that the candidate is an incumbent. Senate District 25 Republican Dave Richmond, 39W135 Seavey Rd., Batavia Richard C. Slocum, 7 Walnut Circle, Sugar Grove Democrat Corinne Pierog, 93 Whittington Course, St. Charles Senate District 38 Democrat Christine Benson, 2235 …
Amanda Mancke says she will adhere to strong conservative fiscal ideals
Amanda Mancke, an Oswego Republican, said Wednesday she would be running for the 49th Illinois Senate seat. Mancke most recently lost her bid to become a village trustee in Oswego, losing by 17 votes to incumbent Trustee Terry Michels. The Yorkville High School Spanish teacher said if elected, she would adhere to strong conservative fiscal ideals and advocate living within the state's means. "Our state is spending too much money," she said. "We have serious fiscal issues. I know I can be part of the solution." Mancke said she is particularly interested in education policy. "Our education system must produce students who are better prepared to compete in our global economy. Together we can [find] new ways of finding and retaining good …
Kendall Watch
10:48 pm on Friday, August 26, 2011
I have difficulty supporting a teacher for the general assembly, particularly when their union is so strong and they pour in so much money that legislators are afraid to reform teacher pension programs. How is an educator going to vote against her own interest for the betterment of the state? Will you answer that question Ms. Mancke or Mr. Giles for that matter. more ›