{"id":6774,"date":"2017-11-13T22:29:38","date_gmt":"2017-11-14T03:29:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/napervilledemocrats.org\/ntdo\/?page_id=6774"},"modified":"2018-02-21T08:25:09","modified_gmt":"2018-02-21T13:25:09","slug":"naperville-township-candidates-2018","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/napervilledemocrats.org\/ntdo\/naperville-township-candidates-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Naperville Township Candidates 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

Primary Election Day<\/span>
\n Tuesday, March 20, 2018<\/span><\/h1>\n

This is a list of Democratic candidate running in the Naperville Township Primary in March.<\/h4>\n

Early voting starts Monday, February 8, 2018<\/span>; click here<\/a> for voting times and locations.<\/h3>\n

(Click for additional voting information<\/a> and to find out which districts you live in<\/a>.)<\/h4>\n

 <\/p>\n

Naperville Township Democrats invited candidates to share 3 bullet points that define their campaign.
\nBelow are the bullet points from the candidates that responded. NTD does not endorse any candidate over another.<\/p>\n

\n

Naperville Township Candidate List, 2018 Primary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Office<\/th>Name<\/th><\/td>Website \/ Email<\/th>Candidate comments:<\/th><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
U.S. Congress,
\nIL-6<\/b>
\n(Roskam - R)<\/td>		Sean Casten
WINNER<\/font><\/b><\/td>		\"\"<\/a><\/td>https:\/\/www.castenforcongress.com\/<\/a>
\ninfo@castenforcongress.com<\/a><\/td>
  • Biochemist and clean energy entrepreneur who spent his career fighting climate change.<\/li>
  • Stand up for facts to stop Trump\u2019s agenda to dismantle heathcare and social safety net.<\/li>
  • Lives in Downers Grove with his wife, Kara, and two daughters.<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Carole Cheney<\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td> https:\/\/caroleforcongress.com\/<\/a> campaign@caroleforcongress.com<\/a><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Amanda Howland<\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td>http:\/\/www.amandahowlandforcongress.com\/<\/a>
\ninfo@amandahowlandforcongress.com<\/a><\/td>		<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ryan Huffman<\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td>http:\/\/www.huffmanforcongress.com\/<\/a>
\ninfo@huffmanforcongress.com<\/a><\/td>
  • 31-year-old policy expert with White House and Capitol Hill experience.
    \n<\/li>
  • Champion of progressive causes like single-payer healthcare and student loan reform.
    \n<\/li>
  • Passionate advocate for campaign finance reform who isn\u2019t taking special interest donations.<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kelly Mazeski<\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td>https:\/\/www.kellymazeski.com\/<\/a>
\ninfo@kellymazeski.com<\/a><\/td>
  • Scientist, breast cancer survivor and mother of a daughter with a pre-existing condition.
    \n<\/li>
  • She will fight for a public option that lets people buy into Medicare.
    \n<\/li>
  • Opposes Trump\u2019s dangerous attacks on the environment and will lead the fight against climate change.<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Becky Anderson Wilkins<\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td>https:\/\/www.beckyforillinois.com\/<\/a> info@beckyforillinois.com<\/a><\/td>
  • Co-Owner of Anderson\u2019s Bookshops, Naperville City Councilwoman, and founder of IndieBound Naperville.
    \n<\/li>
  • A breast cancer survivor, Becky will fight for affordable, accessible, and high-quality healthcare for all.
    \n<\/li>
  • Becky has committed to not take a single cent from any lobbyist in her campaign.<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jennifer Zordani<\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td>http:\/\/www.zordaniforcongress.com\/<\/a>
\ninfo@zordaniforcongress.com<\/a><\/td>
  • Affordable Healthcare including better access for our Veterans.
    \n<\/li>
  • Well-Paying Jobs by improving transportation and technology Infrastructure.
    \n<\/li>
  • A responsible federal budget that protects Social Security and Medicare.<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
U.S. Congress,
\nIL-11<\/b>
\n(Foster - D)<\/td>		Bill Foster
WINNER<\/font><\/b><\/td>		\"\"<\/a><\/td>http:\/\/www.billfoster.com\/<\/a>
\nben@billfoster.com<\/a><\/td>
  • Has represented Naperville and the surrounding areas in Congress since 2013.
    \n<\/li>
  • Progressive champion, strong opponent of President Trump and Congressional Republicans.
    \n<\/li>
  • Scientist and businessman fighting for jobs, funding to combat opioid abuse, and immigration reform.<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Illinois Governor & Lt. Governor<\/b>
\n(Rauner & Sanguinetti - R)<\/td>		Daniel Biss & Litesa Wallace<\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td>https:\/\/www.danielbiss.com\/<\/a>
\ninfo@danielbiss.com<\/a><\/td>
  • Daniel is a middle-class father, state senator, and community organizer running against billionaire businessmen.
    \n<\/li>
  • Daniel has taken on Illinois\u2019 toughest issues, passing nearly ninety bills to support working families.
    \n<\/li>
  • Daniel will fight for a progressive income tax, universal healthcare, and tuition-free higher education.<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bob Daiber & Johnathan Todd<\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td>http:\/\/bobdaiber.com\/<\/a>
\nrobertdaiber@att.net<\/a><\/td>
  • An elected official with twenty years experience serving at the city, township, and county level.
    \n<\/li>
  • An educator with thirty-eight years experience (28 years teaching\/10 years, Regional Superintendent of Schools).
    \n<\/li>
  • A former local union president who understands the needs of working families, married twenty-five years.<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chris Kennedy & Ra Joy<\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td> https:\/\/kennedyforillinois.com\/<\/a> info@kennedyforillinois.com<\/a><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tio Hardiman & Patricia Avery<\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td>https:\/\/hardimanforillinois.org\/<\/a>
\nchinyelove@gmail.com<\/a><\/td>		<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Robert Marshall<\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td>(Ballotpedia)<\/a>
\nradman1200@aol.com<\/a><\/td>		<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
J.B. Pritzker & Julianna Stratton
WINNER<\/font><\/b><\/td>		\"\"<\/a><\/td>https:\/\/www.jbpritzker.com\/<\/a>
\nrosy@illinoisadvisors.com<\/a><\/td>		<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Illinois Secretary of State<\/b>
\n(White - D)<\/td>		Jesse White
WINNER<\/font><\/b><\/td>		\"\"<\/a><\/td>(Ballotpedia)<\/a>
\n jnavo@aol.com<\/a><\/td>
  • Keeping teen drivers safe; creating reforms that reduced teen driving deaths by over fifty percent.
    \n<\/li>
  • Combating drunk driving and establishing Illinois as a top traffic safety state in the nation.
    \n<\/li>
  • Expanding on-line resources and streamlining driver facilities to improve customer service and reduce wait times.<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Attorney General<\/b>
\n(Madigan [ret.] - D)<\/td>		Scott Drury<\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td> http:\/\/scottdrury.org\/<\/a>
\ninfo@scottdrury.org<\/a><\/td>
  • Former federal prosecutor who will go after public corruption wherever it exists, regardless of party.
    \n<\/li>
  • Scott successfully got assault weapons bans passed over the NRA\u2019s strong objections.
    \n<\/li>
  • Only state representative in three decades with the courage to not vote for Mike Madigan.<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sharon Fairley<\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td> https:\/\/www.sharonfairley.com\/<\/a>
\nfriendsforfairley@gmail.com<\/a><\/td>		<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Aaron Goldstein<\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td>https:\/\/www.ag4ag.org\/<\/a>
\naaron33rdwardcommitteeman@gmail.com<\/a><\/td>
  • Public Defender and Civil Rights attorney, defeated 40-year Chicago machine politician, Dick Mell.<\/li>
  • A bold progressive agenda to accomplish real criminal justice reform and fight government corruption.<\/li>
  • Aaron has represented real people and won\u2019t take money from corporations, utilities, or bankers.<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Renato Mariotti<\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td>https:\/\/renatomariotti.com\/<\/a>
\ncitizensforrenato@gmail.com<\/a><\/td>
  • Only candidate who is not a politician or insider appointee.
    \n<\/li>
  • More than nine years experience as a federal prosecutor prosecuting white collar crime and corruption.
    \n<\/li>
  • As a cancer survivor, will fight Trump and Republican efforts to restrict healthcare coverage.<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kwame Raoul
WINNER<\/font><\/b><\/td>		\"\"<\/a><\/td>https:\/\/kwameraoul.com\/<\/a>
\ninfo@KwameRaoul.com<\/a><\/td>
  • Combat gun violence and take on the special interests that have made things worse.
    \n<\/li>
  • Crack down on violent sexual criminals, starting with rapists and child predators.
    \n<\/li>
  • Protect our voting rights from attack, and make sure everyone can vote.<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jesse Ruiz<\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td>https:\/\/jesse4il.com\/<\/a>
\nnminow@sidley.com<\/a><\/td>		<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nancy Rotering<\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td>http:\/\/www.friendsofnancy.com\/<\/a>
\nnancy@friendsofnancy.com<\/a><\/td>
  • Two term Mayor. Lawyer. Background in business, leadership and a proven record of achievement.
    \n<\/li>
  • Successfully fought the NRA, founded a legal aid clinic, held corporations accountable.
    \n<\/li>
  • Courage and experience to fight for the people of Illinois and stand up to Trump.<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pat Quinn<\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GovernorQuinn\/<\/a>
\ncherylbyers@sbcglobal.net<\/a><\/td>		<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Illinois Treasurer<\/b>
\n(Frerichs - D)<\/td>		Mike Frerichs
WINNER<\/font><\/b><\/td>		\"\"<\/a><\/td>https:\/\/frerichsforillinois.com\/<\/a>
\nshana@mikeforillinois.com<\/a><\/td>		<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Illinois Comptroller<\/b>
\n(Mendoza - D)<\/td>		Susana Mendoza
WINNER<\/font><\/b><\/td>		\"\"<\/a><\/td> http:\/\/susanamendoza.com\/<\/a>
\ninfo@susanamendoza.com<\/a><\/td>
  • Comptroller Susana Mendoza has stood up to Governor Rauner\u2019s fiscal mismanagement of the state.
    \n<\/li>
  • Reduced the bill backlog by $7 billion while prioritizing social services, the elderly, and education.
    \n<\/li>
  • Will be an independent fiscal watchdog for Illinois, advocating for transparency and protecting taxpayer dollars.<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Illinois State Senator,
\n21st District<\/b> (Connelly - R)<\/td>		Laura Ellman
WINNER<\/font><\/b><\/td>		\"\"<\/a><\/td> https:\/\/ellmanforilsenate.com\/<\/a>
\nlaura.ellman@gmail.com<\/a><\/td>
  • A Naperville resident with 20+ years experience in engineering, statistics and industry leadership.
    \n<\/li>
  • Dedicated to job growth, fiscal responsibility and a strong middle class.
    \n<\/li>
  • Knows the value of strong schools and university systems for our future and our growth.<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tom Teune<\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td> tomteune@hotmail.com<\/a><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Illinois State Senator,
\n42nd District<\/B
\n(Holmes - D)<\/td>		Linda Holmes
WINNER<\/font><\/b><\/td>		\"\"<\/a><\/td> http:\/\/lindaholmesforsenate.com\/<\/a>
\nlindaholmes42@gmail.com<\/a><\/td>		<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Illinois State Representative,
\n41st District<\/b>
\n(Wehrli - R)<\/td>		Val Montgomery
WINNER<\/font><\/b><\/td>		\"\"<\/a><\/td> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ValMontgomeryIL41\/<\/a>
\nvalmontgomeryil41@gmail.com<\/a><\/td>
  • Advocate fighting for Women\u2019s Rights & the rights of Disabled Adults.
    \n<\/li>
  • Be the voice of her constituents (Naperville\/Warrenville) in all decision-making opportunities.
    \n<\/li>
  • Finance background & knowledge that provides the tools for Illinois\u2019 challenging budget crisis.<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Illinois State Representative,
\n49th District<\/b>
\n(Fortner [ret.] - R)<\/td>		Karina Villa
WINNER<\/font><\/b><\/td>		\"\"<\/a><\/td>https:\/\/www.karinavilla.com\/<\/a>
\nkarina@karinavilla.com<\/a><\/td>		<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Illinois State Representative,
\n84th District<\/b>
\nKifowit - D)<\/td>		Stephanie Kifowit
WINNER<\/font><\/b><\/td>		\"\"<\/a><\/td>http:\/\/www.stephaniekifowit.org\/<\/a>
\nskifowit@yahoo.com<\/a><\/td>		 <\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DuPage County Board Chairman
\n(Cronin - R)<\/td>		 Lynn LaPlante
WINNER<\/font><\/b><\/td>		\"\"<\/a><\/td>violynn333@gmail.com<\/a><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DuPage County Sheriff<\/b>
\n(Zaruba [ret.] - R)<\/td>		Gregory Whalen
WINNER<\/font><\/b><\/td>		\"\"<\/a><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DuPage County Clerk<\/b>
\n(Hinds - R)<\/td>		Jean Kaczmarek
WINNER<\/font><\/b<\/td>		\"\"<\/a><\/td> http:\/\/www.jean4dupagecountyclerk.net\/<\/a>
\njean@jean4dupagecountyclerk.net<\/a> <\/td>		<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DuPage County Treasurer<\/b>
\n(Henry - R)<\/td>		-NONE-<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DuPage Forest Preserve President<\/b>
\n(Cantore - R)<\/td>		Daniel Hebreard
WINNER<\/font><\/b><\/td>		\"\"<\/a><\/td>http:\/\/danielhebreard.com<\/a>
\ndhebreard@hotmail.com<\/a><\/td>
  • I believe in conservation, in public service, in improving the world around us now.
    \n<\/li>
  • I will slash bloated commissioner pay & benefits and put the money into preserve improvements.
    \n<\/li>
  • Let\u2019s improve amenities, connect more trails & upgrade technologies to connect people to nature.<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DuPage Regional Superintendent of Schools<\/b>
\n(Ruscitti - R)<\/td>		-NONE-<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DuPage County Board Member -
\nDistrict 5<\/b>
\n(Khouri [ret.] & Anderson - R)
\n

\n(vote for 2)<\/td>		Sadia Covert
WINNER<\/font><\/b><\/td>		\"\"<\/a><\/td>http:\/\/www.voteforcovert.com\/<\/a>
\nvoteforcovert@gmail.com<\/a><\/td>
  • Fight for property tax relief.
    \n<\/li>
  • Demand transparency and accountability.
    \n<\/li>
  • Operate in a bipartisan and fiscally responsible manner.<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dawn DeSart
WINNER<\/font><\/b><\/td>		\"\"<\/a><\/td>https:\/\/www.desartfordupage.com<\/a>
\ndawndesart@gmail.com<\/a> <\/td>		<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DuPage County Circuit Court Judge<\/b>
\n(Fawell vacancy - R)<\/td>		Jeffrey Jacobson
WINNER<\/font><\/b><\/td>		\"\"<\/a><\/td> http:\/\/jeffjacobson4judge.com\/<\/a>
\nlawjake12@gmail.com<\/a><\/td>
  • Supports women\u2019s rights.
    \n<\/li>
  • Supports minorities\u2019 rights.
    \n<\/li>
  • Assistant Treasurer for the DuPage County Bar Association. Largest organization of County wide attorneys.<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Raleigh Kalbfleisch<\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td> http:\/\/raleigh4judge.com<\/a>
\nraleigh4judge@gmail.com<\/a><\/td>
  • Experienced litigator, former Special Assistant State\u2019s Attorney, Guardian ad litem and advocate children & families.
    \n<\/li>
  • I am dedicated to equal justice for all citizens and equal access to the legal system.
    \n<\/li>
  • I will have a fair, balanced application of the law with compassion and integrity.<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
David Stevens<\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td> http:\/\/davidstevensforjudge.com\/<\/a> info@davidstevensforjudge.com<\/a><\/td>
  • Former prosecutor as well as a former Public Defender. Now owns a successful law firm.
    \n<\/li>
  • Experienced in many different areas of law: criminal, civil, family and personal injury cases.
    \n<\/li>
  • He is a trial lawyer with extensive trial experience on a multitude of legal issues.<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DuPage County Cir. Court Judge<\/b>
\n(Creswell vac. - R)<\/td>		Linda Davenport
WINNER<\/font><\/b><\/td>		\"\"<\/a><\/td>http:\/\/www.JudgeLindaDavenport.com<\/a>
\nJudgeLindaDavenport@gmail.com<\/a><\/td>
  • Experienced Associate Judge with over 11 years on the bench.
    \n<\/li>
  • First woman president of the DuPage County Bar Association.
    \n<\/li>
  • Will promote diversity in judicial appointments.<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Democratic Party State Central Committeeman,
\nIL-6<\/b>
\n(Hos\u00e9)<\/td>		Greg Hos\u00e9<\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/VoteGreg\/<\/a>
\ngwhose@gmail.com<\/a><\/td>
  • Endorsed by Sen. Dick Durbin for being a grassroots party builder for over 10 years.
    \n<\/li>
  • Backed by the Illinois AFL-CIO as a committed friend to working men and women.
    \n<\/li>
  • Supporting candidates up and down the ballot to turn our district blue and defeat Roskam.<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jesse Medina Jr.<\/td>\"\"<\/a> <\/td> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/JesseMedinaJr\/<\/a>
\njessemedinajr1485@gmail.com<\/a><\/td>
  • Dedicated union steward, Bernie Sanders delegate, attended the DNCC and gathered most votes in district.
    \n<\/li>
  • Lobbied in Washington DC for environmental and immigration rights.
    \n<\/li>
  • Truly a grassroots activist who supports the people\u2019s platform and will fight for everyday people<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Patrick Watson
WINNER<\/font><\/b><\/td>		\"\"<\/a><\/td>http:\/\/patrickforil06.com<\/a>
\npatrick@patrickforil06.com<\/a><\/td>
  • Patrick Watson organized effort for healthcare, immigration, gun violence, climate change, and workers\u2019 rights.
    \n<\/li>
  • Patrick organized canvasses to unseat Roskam that reached 9,000 voters and received nation press coverage.
    \n<\/li>
  • Patrick will work with Democratic organizations to grow the party engaging youth and underrepresented communities.<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Democratic Party State Central Committeewoman,
\nIL-6<\/b>
\n(Shepherdson)<\/td>		Nancy Shepherdson
WINNER<\/font><\/b><\/td>		\"\"<\/a><\/td>http:\/\/www.shep4rep.com\/<\/a>
\nnancyshepherdson@gmail.com<\/a><\/td>		<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Democratic Party State Central Committeeman,
\nIL-11<\/b>
\n(Blackburn)<\/td>		Kevin \"Duffy\" Blackburn
WINNER<\/font><\/b><\/td>		\"\"<\/a><\/td>(OurCampaigns)<\/a><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Juan Thomas<\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td>http:\/\/www.juanthomas.com\/candidacy-announcement.html<\/a>
\njt@juanthomaslaw.com<\/a><\/td>
  • President, National Bar Association, (largest association of African-American lawyers in the USA with 65,000 people)
    \n<\/li>
  • First Democrat elected Aurora Township Clerk (2005-09); Youngest person elected West Aurora School Board (1995-2000)
    \n<\/li>
  • Committed to supporting progressive, independent-minded candidates; not beholden to the \u201cpolitical machine.\u201d<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Democratic Party State Central Committeewoman,
\nIL-11<\/b>
\n(Kennedy Beckman)<\/td>		Julia Kennedy Beckman
WINNER<\/font><\/b><\/td>		\"\"<\/a><\/td>beckman110@comcast.net<\/a><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maggie Wunderly<\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td>http:\/\/wunderly4scc.com<\/a> wunderly4scc@gmail.com<\/a><\/td>
  • I am a progressive political organizer who also has experience with board and committee work.
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  • I will work to make the Illinois Democratic Party more transparent and open up participation.
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  • I will focus on grassroots politics, NOT machine politics and represent voters, NOT special interests.<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
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