Stories by nick blumberg

Bill Foster

Bill Foster: Candidate for Congress, 11th District

“You can count on me to continue fighting for an economy that works for all of us, not just those at the top,” says Bill Foster. Learn more about this candidate.

Doug Bennett

Doug Bennett: Candidate for Congress, 10th District

“Our representatives seem to spend more time fighting with each other than listening to us,” says Doug Bennett. Learn more about this candidate.

Brad Schneider

Brad Schneider: Candidate for Congress, 10th District

“You can count on me to continue fighting for an economy that works for all of us, not just those at the top,” says Brad Schneider. Learn more about this candidate.

John Elleson

John Elleson: Candidate for Congress, 9th District

“No party, politician, family, or corporation, should have a lock on America,” says John Elleson. Learn more about this candidate.

Jan Schakowsky

Jan Schakowsky: Candidate for Congress, 9th District

“As much as Trump may want to redefine our country, we ARE a country of immigrants, and that’s what makes America great,” says Jan Schakowsky. Learn more about this candidate.

Jitendra “JD” Diganvker

Jitendra ‘JD’ Diganvker: Candidate for Congress, 8th District

“The American dream is available to everyone. But it doesn’t come without hardship and sacrifice,” says Jitendra “JD” Diganvker. Learn more about this candidate.

Sean Casten

Sean Casten: Candidate for Congress, 6th District

“I’ll be an independent voice for our district – not a rubber stamp for any party or president,” says Sean Casten. Learn more about this candidate.

Peter Roskam

Peter Roskam: Candidate for Congress, 6th District

“I’ve worked with my party when it’s appropriate and I’ve stood up to my party when necessary to represent the district and our community values,” says Peter Roskam. Learn more about this candidate.

Tom Hanson

Tom Hanson: Candidate for Congress, 5th District

“I am your voice of reason in this world of chaos,” says Tom Hanson. Learn more about this candidate.

Dan Lipinski

Dan Lipinski: Candidate for Congress, 3rd District

“I’m fed up with the status quo and politicians who divide us, promise us simple solutions, and deliver nothing,” says Dan Lipinski. Learn more about this candidate.

Thomas Rudbeck

Thomas Rudbeck: Candidate for Congress, 1st District

“We need solutions, not more politicians who think these are lifetime jobs,” says Thomas Rudbeck. Learn more about this candidate.

Jimmy Lee Tillman, II

Jimmy Lee Tillman, II: Candidate for Congress, 1st District

“The citizens of the first congressional district demand a representative that will meet with the president and share with him their concerns,” says Jimmy Lee Tillman, II. Learn more about this candidate.

Mike Leheney

Mike Leheney: Candidate for Illinois Treasurer

“The treasurer should be an independent financial leader who represents the people of our state, not special interests,” says Mike Leheney. Learn more about this candidate.

Claire Ball

Claire Ball: Candidate for Illinois Comptroller

“As a Libertarian I am the only independent choice – who better to watch the Democrats and Republicans than a Libertarian?” says Claire Ball. Learn more about this candidate.

Darlene Senger

Darlene Senger: Candidate for Illinois Comptroller

“I’ve spent my political career working to keep taxes low and trying to reform Illinois’ pension crisis,” says Darlene Senger. Learn more about this candidate.

Susana Mendoza

Susana Mendoza: Candidate for Illinois Comptroller

“If you like what I’ve done in less than two years, imagine what I can do in four,” says Susana Mendoza. Learn more about this candidate.

Steve Dutner

Steve Dutner: Candidate for Illinois Secretary of State

“I am offering a platform that considers all of your freedoms, all the time, and my only special interest is you,” says Steve Dutner. Learn more about this candidate.

Jason Helland

Jason Helland: Candidate for Illinois Secretary of State

“My opponent is a poster child for term limits and is seeking a record breaking sixth term, despite the fact that he has wanted to retire for a decade,” says Jason Helland. Learn more about this candidate.

Bubba Harsy

Bubba Harsy: Candidate for Illinois Attorney General

“By returning to consumer driven markets, we will see healthcare costs go down,” says Bubba Harsy. Learn more about this candidate.

Erika Harold

Erika Harold: Candidate for Illinois Attorney General

“You deserve an advocate who will be unafraid to make the tough choices and stand up to the career politicians in our state, and I will be that advocate,” says Erika Harold. Learn more about this candidate.

Kwame Raoul

Kwame Raoul: Candidate for Illinois Attorney General

“I don’t think there’s been a time in America’s history when this position has been more important,” says Kwame Raoul. Learn more about this candidate.

Sanj Mohip

Sanj Mohip: Candidate for Illinois Lieutenant Governor

“A lot of candidates say they want to be the mouthpiece for their party or their movement; I would like to be the earpiece,” says Sanj Mohip. Learn more about this candidate.

Kash Jackson

Kash Jackson: Candidate for Illinois Governor

“I want to start fixing the problems in this state without putting the burden on the citizens of Illinois,” says Kash Jackson. Learn more about this candidate.

Evelyn Sanguinetti

Evelyn Sanguinetti: Candidate for Illinois Lieutenant Governor

“You can’t overturn decades of mismanagement in just four years. We need another term to finish our fight for reform in Illinois,” says Evelyn Sanguinetti. Learn more about this candidate.

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner

Bruce Rauner: Candidate for Illinois Governor

“This election isn't about Republican vs. Democrat. It’s about the people of Illinois vs. our corrupt political insiders,” says Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner. Learn more about this candidate.

Juliana Stratton

Juliana Stratton: Candidate for Illinois Lieutenant Governor

“We need to lift up your voices, we need to bring people together to move our state forward,” says Juliana Stratton. Learn more about this candidate.