CAIR-Chicago Voter Guide
UNITED STATES SENATOR
Democratic Party Challenger: Alexi Giannoulias
Contact Information:
11 South Lasalle Suite 2500 Chicago, IL 60603
PO Box 494 Chicago, IL 60690
312-738-6190
Education
B.A., Boston University
Law degree, Tulane University
Work Experience
Vice-President of Broadway Bank
State Treasurer of Illinois
Republican Party Candidate: Mark Kirk
Contact Information:
P.O. Box 8 –
Winnetka, Illinois 60093
847-498-0300
Education
B.A., Cornell
M.A., London School of Economics
Law degree, Georgetown
Work Experience
World Bank
State Department
Baker & McKenzie law firm
Representative of 10th district in Congress
Green Party Challenger: LeAlan Jones
Contact Information:
312-94-JONES (5-6637)
Education
B.A., Barat College
Work Experience
Freelance Journalist
Author
Documentary Producer
Board Member of Sargent Shriver National Center for Poverty Law
Libertarian Party Challenger: Mike Labno
Contact Information:
217-408-0076
Education
Engineering Degree
Work Experience
Senior project manager in electrical construction
Volunteer with the Chicago Guardian Angels
Parishioner and volunteer with St. Mary of Gostyn Church
GOVERNOR OF ILLINOIS
Democratic Incumbent: Governor Pat Quinn
Contact Information:
676 N. Lasalle, Suite 340
Chicago, IL 60654
312-654-8888
Education:
B.A., Georgetown University, 1971
J.D., Northwestern University School of Law, 1980
Work Experience:
1982: Commisioner, Cook County Board of Appeals
1991-95: Illinois State Treasurer
2002-09: Lieutenant Governor, State of Illinois
2009-10: Governor, State of Illinois
Republican Candidate: State Senator Bill Brady
Contact Information:
1201 N. Clark, Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60610
312-846-1649
Education:
B.S., Illinois Wesleyan University, 1983
Work Experience:
Co-Owner, Brady Homes;
1993-2000: Representative, Illinois State House
2002-2010: Senator, Illinois State Senate
Green Party Candidate: Rich Whitney
Contact Information:
1801 New Era Road
Carbondale, IL 62901
618-434-0046
Education:
B.A., Michigan State Univeristy, 1977
J.D., Southern Illinois State University School of Law, 1996
Work Experience:
1997-2010: Partner, Speir and Whitney
1981-93: Journalist
2000-02, 2005-10: Chair, Platform Cmte., Illinois Green Party
2002-04: Chair, Shawnee Green Party
Independent Conservative Candidate: Christopher Pedersen
Contact Information:
702 Vine
Joliet, IL 60435
Libertarian Party Candidate: Lex Green
Contact Information:
2707 Crooked Creek
Bloomington, IL 61705
309-828-9212
Education:
Attended, Illinois Wesleyen University
Degree in Electronic Technology, Illinois Central College
Work Experience:
Part-Time Associate Producer, Hook and Hunt TV
Associate, Starlight Software Systems
Employee, Mitsubishi Motors automobile factory
Member, 912 Project
Founder, McLean County Campaign for Liberty
Founder, McLean County Freedom Coalition
Constitution Party Candidate: Michael L. White
Contact Information:
P.O. Box 6186
Lindenhurst, IL 60046
224-636-7898
Education:
A.A., Kankakee Community College
B.S., Illinois State University
Work Experience:
Member, Illinois National Guard
Member, United States Air Force
Member, Air Force Reserve
Business manager, speech therapy clinic
Independent Party Candidate: Stephen F. Estill
Contact Information:
37926 East State Route 10
Mason City, IL 62664
www.independentforgovernor-illinois.com
Independent Party Candidate: Gregg Moore
Contact Information:
1528 N. Ashland
Chicago, IL 60622
773-235-8477
http://greggmooreforilgov.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!/
Education:
B.S., University of Ife Ile-Ife, Nigeria, 1980
M.B.A., University of Lagos, Akoka, Nigeria, 1985
B.T.H., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Work Experience:
2000-2003: Account Clerk, Banco Popular
2000-2003: Sales Consultant, ALAC
2002-2010: Pastor, Believer's Temple
2006-2010: Charter Member, Republican National Committee
Independent Party Candidate: Scott Lee Cohen
Contact Information:
2128 N. Winchester
Chicago, IL 60614
312-441-0300
Work Experience:
Founder, Rod Must Resign citizen group
Sponsor, Junior Council of Children’s Memorial Hospital
Advocate, Jeffrey Pride Childhood Cancer Foundation
Independent Party Candidate: William Walls III
Contact Information:
1727 S. Indiana
Chicago, IL 60616
312-525-0010
Education:
Graduated, Tuskegee University, 1980
J.D., Illinois of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law, 1986
Work Experience:
Community activist
National Political Director, Rainbow/People United to Save Humanity Coalition
Co-Manager, Joyce Washington for Illinois Lieutenant Governor Campaign
1983-1986: Confidential Assitant to Mayor Harold Washington
2004: Illinois primary surrogate for John Kerry
ILLINOIS STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Democratic Incumbent: Lisa Madigan
Contact Information:
100 W. Randolph
Chicago, IL 60601
312-814-3000
Education:
B.A., Georgetown University, 1988
J.D., Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Work Experience:
Asst. Dean, Adult and Continuing Education, Wright College
Litigator, Sachnoff & Weaver, Ltd.
Teacher, South Africa
1998-2002: Senator, Illinois State Senate
2002-10: Atty. General, State of Illinois
Republican Candidate: Steve Kim
Contact Information:
P.O. Box 2536
Northbrook, IL 60065
773-678-2243
Education:
B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison
J.D., Loyola University Chicago Law School
Work Experience:
Special Assistant to Illinois Governor Jim Edgar
International Trade Specialist, Illinois Dept. of Commerce and Community Affairs
Vice President for Government and Public Affairs, Time Warner Cable Corporation
Director of External Affairs, AT&T
Counsel, Rosenberg, Kim, and Jimenez law firm
General Counsel, Coils, Inc.
Green Party Candidate: David Black
Contact Information:
107 W. 4th Street
Belvidere, IL 61008
815-871-8991
www.blackforattorneygeneral.com
Education:
J.D., DePaul University College of Law
Ph.D., University of Michigan
Work Experience:
Party Secretary, Illinois Green Party
1980-2010: Attorney at Law
Independent Conservative Candidate: Christopher Pedersen
Contact Information:
702 Vine
Joliet, IL 60435
Libertarian Party Candidate: Bill Malan
Contact Information:
2300 West Polk Street
Chicago, IL 60612
312-BILL-4-AG
Education:
BS, University of Idaho
JD, University of Idaho
MBA, University of Illinois at Chicago
Work Experience:
Member of the Air Force
Law Clerk of a district judge in Idaho
Lawyer
Constitution Party Candidate: Louis Cotton
Contact Information:
1273 Bulebird Road
Sorento, IL 62086
ILLINOIS SECRETARY OF STATE
Democratic Incumbent: Jesse White Contact Information:
134 N. LaSalle, Suite 1814
Chicago, IL 60602 312-346-1819
Education:
B.S., Alabama State University, 1957
Work Experience:
Teacher/Administrator, Chicago Public School System
Professional Baseball Player, Chicago Cubs Organization
Paratrooper, United States' 101st Airborne Division
Member, Illinois National Guard
1976-92: Representative, Illinois State House of Representatives
1992-98: Recorder of Deeds, Cook County, Illinois
1998-2010, Secretary of State of Illinois
Republican Party Candidate: Robert Enriquez
Contact Information:
3015 E. New York St., #A2-138 Aurora, IL 60504
312-675-2010
Education
B.S., Case Western Reserve University
MBA, Baldwin-Wallace College
Work Experience:
International business work for Fortune firms
Commissioner on Illinois Human Rights Commission
US Marine officer
Libertarian Party Candidate: Josh Hanson
Contact Information:
P.O. Box 4851 Wheaton IL 60189
630-200-9527
Education:
B.A. Wheaton College
Work Experience:
Project Coordinator for customer service
“Rookie of the Year” in 2009 by the Libertarian Party
ILLINOIS TREASURER
Democratic Party Candidate: Robin Kelly
Contact Information:
11 S LaSalle Suite 1450
Chicago, IL 60602
708-382-0643
Education
B.A. and M.A. Bradley University
PhD Northern Illinois University
Work Experience
2007 Chief of Staff at Treasurer’s Office
State Representative of the 38th District
Republican Party Candidate: Dan Rutherford
Contact Information:
220 W. Howard Street Pontiac IL 61764
815-842-2475
Education
Pontiac Township High School
B.S., Illinois State University
Work Experience
25 years in the private sector
ServiceMaster Clean, Terminix, Tru-Green, and Merry Maids
1992 State Representative
2002 State Senator
Green Party Candidate: Scott K. Summers
Contact Information:
P.O. Box 430,
Harvard, IL 60033
815-345-4900
Education
B.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
MBA, Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management
Northern Illinois University College of Law
Work Experience
Trustee at McHenry County College
Treasurer of Harvard Community Memorial Hospital, Hospice for McHenry County, and a church in Woodstock, IL
Executive in Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission
Libertarian Party Candidate: James Pauly
Contact Information:
773-426-2006
Education
B.S., Illinois State University
M.B.A., Loyola University Chicago
Work Experience
Senior Quality Assurance Analyst
Fundraising Chair for the Libertarian Party
ILLINOIS COMPTROLLER
Democratic Party: David Miller
Contact Information:
1350 E. Sibley Blvd. Suite 202 Dolton, IL 60419
708-849-7372
Education
Medical engineering, Boston University
Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Illinois
Work Experience
Illinois State Representative since 2001
Dentist for 21 years
Republican Party Candidate: Judy Baar Topinka
Contact Information:
PO Box 93 Springfield, IL 62705-0093
877-751-5839
Education
B. S., Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism
Work Experience
Journalist for local Cook County newspapers
State Representative 1980
State Senator for a decade
Riverside Township Republican Committeeman
Founder of nonprofit SWSM
Green Party Candidate: Erika Schafer
Contact Information:
P.O. Box 471278 Chicago, IL 60647
773-501-6847
Education
B.S., University of Illinois
Work Experience
HR professional
Director of Financial Services for a nonprofit
Libertarian Party Candidate: Julie Fox
Contact Information:
P.O. Box 1906 Arlington Heights, IL 60006-1906
Education
B.S., University of IL Champaign-Urbana
B.S., University of IL Chicago
Work Experience
Controller for Bell Flavors and Fragrance
Accounting Manager at Arthur Machinery, Inc
Dundee Township Library District Board
United States House of Representatives
1st CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Democratic Party Incumbent: Bobby Rush
Contact Information:
700 E. 79th St.
Chicago, IL 60619
773-224-6500
Education
MA, Theological Studies, McCormick Seminary
MA, Political Science, University of Illinois
BA, General Studies, Roosevelt University
Work Experience
Private, United States Army
Pastor, Beloved Community Christian Church
Representative, House
Alderman, Chicago City Council
Republican Party Candidate: Raymond Wardingley
Contact Information:
5138 W. 95th Street Oak Lawn, IL 60453
773-238-4028
Education
Goodman Theater
Air Force
Work Experience
Neighborhood Watch program
Coalition for Restoring Social Standards
Representative in U.S. House of Representatives
Green Party Candidate: Jeff Adams
2ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Democratic Party Incumbent: Jesse Jackson Jr.
Contact Information:
2559 East 72nd Street Chicago, IL 60649
202-479-2527
Education
JD, University of Illinois College of Law
MA, Theology, Chicago Theological Seminary
BS, North Carolina Agriculture and Tech University
Work Experience
National Director, The National Rainbow Coalition
Author
Lawyer
Representative, House
Republican Party Candidate: Isaac Hayes
Contact Information:
301 New Salem Street Park Forest, IL 60466
708-443-3384
Education:
BS, Illinois State University
Work Experience
Youth Minister/Ministry Planner, Apostolic Church of God
Sales Person, APAC Customer Service
Assistant to the Vice-President, ABN AMRO Mortgage
Assistant Secretary, Illinois District Council
Assistant Treasurer, Illinois District Council
Green Party Candidate: Anthony Williams
Contact Information:
693 East Sibley Boulevard Dolton, IL 60419 708-439-1628
Education
MA, Theology, Lutheran School of Theology
BA, Bishop College
Work Experience
Senior Housing Coordinator/Pastor, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
3RD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Democratic Party Incumbent: Daniel Lipinski
Contact Information:
5204 Howard Avenue Western Springs, IL 60558
708-246-1657
www.lipinskiforCONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.com
Education
PhD, Duke University
MA, Stanford University
BS, Northwestern University
Work Experience
Representative, House
Professor, Notre Dame and University of Tennessee
Co-Chair, Poland Caucus
Member, Renewable Energy Caucus
Republican Party Candidate: Michael Bendas
Contact Information:
3520 South Wallace Street Chicago, IL 60609 708-821-8399
www.bendasforCONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.com
Education
United States Military Academy
BA, University of Illinois
Work Experience
Business Consultant, United States Army
First National Bank of Chicago
Master Army Aviator
Green Party Candidate: Laurel Schmidt
Contact Information:
203 Parkview Road Riverside, IL 60546
www.laurel4CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.com
Education
BA, University of Illinois
Work Experience
Freelance Writer
Insurance Underwriter
4TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Democratic Party Incumbent: Luis V. Gutierrez
Contact Information:
3963 West Belmont Avenue, Unit 608 Chicago, IL 60618
703-582-5366
Education
BA, Northeastern Illinois University
Work Experience
Representative, House
Alderman, Chicago City Council
Social worker
Republican Party Candidate: Israel Vasquez
Contact Information:
3963 West Belmont Avenue, Unit 608 Chicago, IL 60631
773-812-2694
israel2CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.com
Green Party Candidate: Robert Burns
Contact Information:
1620 West Blackhawk Street Chicago, IL 60622
312-725-9211Education
BA, Roosevelt University
Attending, University of Massachusetts
Work Experience
Software Architect
Volunteer on House and Senate campaigns
5TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Democratic Party Incumbent: Mike Quigley
Contact Information:
1244 West Eddy Chicago, IL 60657
312-618-6636
www.quigleyforCONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.com
Education
JD, Loyola University
MPP, University of Chicago
Work Experience
Community Activist
Adjunct Professor
Representative, House
Republican Party Candidate: David Ratowitz
Contact Information:
3440 North Ridgeway Chicago, IL 60618
773-897-5800
www.ratowitzforCONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.com
Education
JD/MBA, Tulane University
BA, University of Iowa
Work Experience
Founder, The Ratowitz Law Firm
Officer, United States Army
Construction Company Founder
Green Party Candidate: Matthew Reichel
Contact Information:
1726 West Carmen Avenue Chicago, IL 60640
773-961-8257
www.mattreichel.us/introduction.php
Education
MA and BA, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Work Experience
Canvasser, Illinois Peace Action
Office Manager, National Peace Action
Freelance French Translator/Interpreter
Grassroots Journalist
Lobbyist
6TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Republican Party Incumbent: Peter Roskam
Contact Information:
333 South Cross Street Wheaton, IL 60187-5403
630-221-0006
www.roskamforCONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.com
Education
JD, Illinois Institute of Technology
BA, University of Illinois
Work Experience
Attorney
Executive Director, Educational Assistance Limited
History Teacher, High School
Representative, House
Democratic Party Candidate: Benjamin Lowe
Contact Information:
Post Office Box 1284 Wheaton, IL 60187
630-953-9271
www.loweforCONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.com
Education
BS, Wheaton College
Work Experience
Author
Co-Coordinator
Outreach, A-Rocha
7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Democratic Party Incumbent: Danny Davis
Contact Information:
3333 West Arthington, Suite 215 Chicago, IL 60624
773-638-1998
www.davisforCONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.us/
Education
PhD, Union Institute
MA, Chicago State University
BA, Agricultural, Mechanical and Normal (AM&N) College
Work Experience
Special Assistant to the President, Mile Square Community Health Center
Executive Director, West Side Health Planning
Consultant, Westside Health Planning
Representative, House
Republican Party Candidate: Mark Weiman
Contact Information:
400 East Randolph Street, #3311 Chicago, IL 60601
Education
DMD, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
BS, United States Military Academy
Work Experience
Dentist/Small Business Owner
Independent Candidate: Clarence Clemons
Contact Information:
1440 South Indiana #1202 Chicago, IL 60605
8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Democratic Party Incumbent: Melissa Bean
Contact Information:
203 Frances Lane Barrington, IL 60010 847-304-0056
Education
BA, Roosevelt University
AA, Oakton Community College
Work Experience
President, Sales Resources Incorporated
Vice President Sales, Dataflex Corporation
Representative, House
Republican Party Candidate: Joe Walsh
Contact Information:
218 North Barron Blvd Grayslake, IL 60030
847-849-9508
www.walshforCONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.com
Education
MPP, University of Chicago
BA, University of Iowa
Work Experience
Director, Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund Heartland Institute
Instructor
Green Party Candidate: William Scheurer
Contact Information:
387 Northgate Road Lindenhurst, IL 60046 847-245-1421
Education
JD, State University of New York
BA, State University of New York
Work Experience
President/Chief Executive Officer, PocketCard Incorporated
President/Chief Executive Officer, Welcome America
9TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Democratic Party Incumbent: Janice Schakowsky
Contact Information:
Post Office Box 5130 Evanston, IL 60204-5130
847-424-1998
Education
BS, University of Illinois
Work Experience
Executive Director, Illinois State Council for Senior Citizens
Representative/Chief Deputy Whip, House
Republican Party Candidate: Joel Pollak
Contact Information:
Post Office Box 5027 Evanston, IL 60204-5027 847-972-0037
www.pollakforCONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.com
Education
JD, Harvard Law School
MA, University of Cape Town
BA, Harvard University
Work Experience
Research Fellow, Hudson Institute
Teaching Fellow, Harvard
Speechwriter, Democratic Alliance
Freelance Journalist
Green Party Candidate: Simon Ribeiro
Contact Information:
510 Sheridan Road # 211 Evanston, IL 60202 773-620-87
Education
BA, Northeastern Illinois University
AA, Oakton Community College
Work Experience
Census Enumerator, Census Bureau
Substitute Teacher
Lifeguard
10TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Democratic Party Candidate: Dan Seals
Contact Information:
405 Lake Cook Road Deerfield, IL
847-945-8900
www.dansealsforCONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.com
Education
MBA, University of Chicago
MA, Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies
BA, Journalism, Boston University
Work Experience
Business Consultant
Director of Marketing, GE Commercial Finance
High School Teacher
Republican Party Candidate: Robert Dold
Contact Information:
Post Office Box 8145 Northfield, IL 60093 847-251-3653
www.doldforCONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.com
Education
JD, Indiana University
MBA, Norwestern University Kellogg School of Business
BA, Denison University
Work Experience
Owner, Rose Pest Solutions
Scoutmaster
11TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Democratic Party Incumbent: Deborah Halvorson
Contact Information:
116 North Chicago Street, Suite 401 Joliet, IL 60435 815-726-4998
Education
Master's, Governors State University
BA, Governors State University
Work Experience
Businesswoman
Clerk, Crete Township
Lecturer, Governor's State University
Representative, House
Republican Party Candidate: Adam Kinzinger
Contact Information:
Post Office Box 1050 Bourbonnais, IL 60914 815-549-1464
Education
BA, Illinois State University
Work Experience
Pilot, United States Air Force
12TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Democratic Party Incumbent: Jerry Costello
Contact Information:
2608 Pro Tour Drive Belleville, IL 62220
618-397-9599
wwww.costelloforCONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.com
Education
BA, Maryville College of the Sacred Heart
AA, Belleville Area College
Work Experience
Court Bailiff
Law Enforcement Officer
Regional Court System Administrator
Representative, House
Republican Party Candidate: Teri Newman
Contact Information:
12840 North Ridge Drive Highland, IL 62249 314-338-5649
Education
BA, English
Work Experience
Owner, Exquisite Events
Green Party Candidate: Rodger Jennings
Contact Information:
921 Washington Avenue Alton, IL 62002-2766 866-752-3540
Education
BA, Rochelle University
AA, Control Data Institute
Work Experience
Quality Control Manager, Jennings Consultant
Project Manager, Information Technology, Western Union
13TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Republican Party Incumbent: Judy Biggert
Contact Information:
425 East Sixth Street Hinsdale, IL 60521 630-325-2002
Education
JD, Northwestern University School of Law
BA, Stanford University
Work Experience
Attorney, Private Practice
Representative, House
Democratic Party Candidate: Scott Harper
Contact Information:
1650 Maple Ave Lisle, IL 60532 630-852-2010
Education
MA, University of Oxford
BA, University of Illinois
MBA, University of Chicago
BA, Wheaton College
Work Experience
Board Member, Closerlook.com
Founder/President, Closerlook.com
Director of Competitive Marketing, System Software Associates
14TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Democratic Party Incumbent: Bill Foster
Contact Information:
Post Office Box 703 Geneva, IL 60134 630-406-1145
Education
PhD, Harvard University
BA, University of Wisconsin
Work Experience
Researcher, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
Representative, House
Republican Party Candidate: Randall Hultgren
Contact Information:
1118 East Main Street Saint Charles, IL 60174 630-549-0139
www.hultgrenforCONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.com
Education
PhD, Chicago-Kent College of Law
BA, Bethel College
Work Experience
Attorney
Business owner
Green Party Candidate: Daniel Kairis
Contact Information:
Post Office Box 188 South Elgin, IL 60177-0188 847-695-3195
Education
BS, Northern Illinois University
Work Experience
Substitute Teacher
Owner, Video Impressions Plus
Elementary School Teacher
15TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Republican Party Incumbent: Timothy Johnson
Contact Information:
Post Office Box 17097 Urbana, IL 61803 217-373-1320
www.timjohnsonforCONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.com
Education
JD, University of Illinois College of Law
BA, University of Illinois
Work Experience
Attorney, Frederick, Hagle, Johnson and Walsh
Farm Operator
Realtor
Small Business Owner
Representative, House
Democratic Party Candidate: David Gill
Contact Information:
1236 East Empire, Suite 1 Bloomington, IL 61704 309-808-1428
Education
MD, University of Illinois College of Medicine
BS, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Work Experience
Physician, Advocate BroMenn Hospital
President, Board of Directors, John Warner Hospital
16TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Republican Party Incumbent: Donald Manzullo
Contact Information:
Post Office Box 7783 Rockford, IL 61126 815-394-1992
Education
JD, Marquette University Law School
BA, American University
Work Experience
Attorney, Private Practice
Author
Adviser, Oregon Ambulance Corporation
Founder, Oregon Youth Incorporated
Representative, House
Democratic Party Candidate: George Gaulrapp
Contact Information:
3420 Katherine Drive Freeport, IL 61032 815-233-4631
www.gaulrapp4CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.com
Education
BA, Monmouth College
Work Experience
Junior High Girls Basketball Coach
Student Mentoring Program
Mayor, Freeport City
Green Party Candidate: Terry Campbell
Contact Information:
2416 Pelham Road Rockford, IL 61107 815-540-0006
17TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Democratic Party Incumbent: Phil Hare
Contact Information:
224 18th Street, Suite 302 Post Office Box 4183 Rock Island, IL 61201 309-788-4273
Education
Black Hawk Community College
Work Experience
District Director, Friends of United States Representative Lane Evans
Representative, House
Republican Party Candidate: Robert Schilling
Contact Information:
Campaign Headquarters 367 Avenue of the Cities, Suite D East Moline, IL 61244 309-752-9500
Education
Black Hawk College
Work Experience
Insurance/Financial Services, Prudential Insurance Company
Container Corporation of America
Owner, Saint Giuseppe's Heavenly Pizza
Green Party Candidate: Roger Davis
Contact Information:
Post Office Box 3292 Quincy, IL 62305-3292 217-506-0850
Education
Quincy High School
Work Experience
Construction Worker
Member, United States Military
Prison Guard, State of Illinois
18TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Republican Party Incumbent: Aaron Schock
Contact Information:
11305 North Pawnee Road Peoria, IL 61615 309-693-9393
Education
BS, Bradley University
Work Experience
Real Estate Manager
Representative, House
Democratic Party Candidate: Deirdre Hirner
Contact Information:
1315 South Noble Avenue Springfield, IL 62704
www.dkhirnerforCONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.com
Education
JD, Saint Louis University
PhD, Texas Tech University
BA, University of Missouri
Work Experience
Executive Director, Illinois Environmental Regulatory Group
Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations, Drury University
Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Governor Bob Holden
Green Party Candidate: Sheldon Schafer
Contact Information:
Post Office Box 3502 Peoria, IL 61612-3502 309-868-4028
www.schaferforCONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.info
Education
MS, Wagner College
BS, Ohio State University
Work Experience
Astronomy Instructor, Bradley University
Vice President of Education, Lakeview Museum of Arts and Sciences
19TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Republican Party Incumbent: John Shimkus
Contact Information:
Post Office Box 5458 Springfield, IL 62705 618-344-1919
Education
MBA, Southern Illinois University
BS, United States Military Academy
Work Experience
Lieutenant Colonel, United States Army Reserves
Representative, House
Captain, United State Army
Democratic Party Candidate: Timothy Bagwell
Contact Information:
5872 North Illinois 130 Olney, IL 62450 812-607-0721
www.bagwellforCONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.com
Education
PhD, Saint Louis University
MS, Southern Illinois University
BA, Southern Illinois University
Work Experience
IT Project Manager, Bucher & Christian Consulting
Owner/Senior Consultant, New World Sciences Company
Analyst, BJC HealthCare