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2018 Voters’ Guide to the General Election
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WTTW’s 2018 Voters’ Guide to the General Election is an online resource designed to inform voters about the candidates running for office in the Nov. 6 election. Learn more.
2018 General Election: Illinois Governor
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Learn about the candidates running for Illinois governor and lieutenant governor in the Nov. 6 election as part of WTTW’s 2018 Voters’ Guide to the General Election.
2018 General Election: US House of Representatives
|Learn about the candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in the Nov. 6 election as part of WTTW’s 2018 Voters’ Guide to the General Election.
2018 General Election: Illinois Attorney General
|Learn about the candidates running for Illinois attorney general in the Nov. 6 election as part of WTTW’s 2018 Voters’ Guide to the General Election.
2018 General Election: Commissioner, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
|Learn about the candidates running for Metropolitan Water Reclamation District commissioner (two-year and six-year terms) in the Nov. 6 election as part of WTTW’s 2018 Voters’ Guide to the General Election.
2018 General Election: Cook County Commissioner
|Learn about the candidates running for Cook County commissioner in the Nov. 6 election as part of WTTW’s 2018 Voters’ Guide to the General Election.
2018 General Election: Illinois Secretary of State
|Learn about the candidates running for Illinois secretary of state in the Nov. 6 election as part of WTTW’s 2018 Voters’ Guide to the General Election.
2018 General Election: Illinois Comptroller
|Learn about the candidates running for Illinois comptroller in the Nov. 6 election as part of WTTW’s 2018 Voters’ Guide to the General Election.
Sean M. Morrison: Candidate for Cook County Commissioner, 17th District
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“I bring a small business owner’s pragmatic perspective to the Cook County Board where I have consistently advocated for fiscal responsibility, innovative reform measures and pro‐growth economic policies,” Sean M. Morrison says. Learn more about this candidate.
Abdelnasser Rashid: Candidate for Cook County Commissioner, 17th District
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“I see this as an opportunity for me to translate my experience – and my passion for fairness and justice – into the work of this important office,” says Abdelnasser Rashid. Learn more about this candidate.
Tim Schneider: Candidate for Cook County Commissioner, 15th District
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“I fight hard for small business owners, because if they are forced to leave, the residents have to pick up their share,” Tim Schneider says. Learn more about this candidate.
Kevin B. Morrison: Candidate for Cook County Commissioner, 15th District
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“You will be my advisers and conscience as I take votes on issues that directly impact you,” says Kevin B. Morrison. Learn more about this candidate.
Scott Britton: Candidate for Cook County Commissioner, 14th District
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“I became involved in public service in order to foster progressive values in my community,” Scott Britton says. Learn more about this candidate.
Chris Hanusiak: Candidate for Cook County Commissioner, 13th District
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“I have made the commitment to serve on the County Board and to fearlessly and constantly promote efficiency in government, seeking solutions to our tax problems by budget changes, not tax increases,” Chris Hanusiak says. Learn more about this candidate.
Larry Suffredin: Candidate for Cook County Commissioner, 13th District
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“As a member of the County Board, I have been a strong independent advocate for the residents of Cook County,” says Larry Suffredin. Learn more about this candidate.
Steven Graves: Candidate for Cook County Commissioner, 11th District
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“The Democratic Party should stop punishing success and rewarding voters with tax payer money,” Steven Graves says. Learn more about this candidate.
John Daley: Candidate for Cook County Commissioner, 11th District
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“As a County Commissioner I have always made decisions based on the needs of my constituents,” says John Daley. Learn more about this candidate.
Bridget Gainer: Candidate for Cook County Commissioner, 10th District
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“During my time as a commissioner, I have championed policies that benefit working families across Cook County,” Bridget Gainer says. Learn more about this candidate.
Peter Silvestri: Candidate for Cook County Commissioner, 9th District
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“I’ve been a strong voice against raising taxes on the County Board,” Peter Silvestri says. Learn more about this candidate.
Frank McPartlin: Candidate for Cook County Commissioner, 9th District
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“I’m determined to break the cycle of business as usual and the status quo,” says Frank McPartlin. Learn more about this candidate.
