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"The Sangamon
County Republican Central Committee have found that the following
candidates were the most qualified and have our full support and endorsement."
Primary
Voting Tuesday February 2, 2010
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Kirk Dillard,
Governor
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State Senator Kirk
Dillard
grew up and
lives in Hinsdale where his father was a high school
teacher and his mother served as a nurse at the
local veterans' hospital. Kirk and his wife,
Stephanie,
were married
in downstate Elkhart and continue to have strong
ties throughout Illinois' heartland. They are the
parents of two daughters:
Emma
and
Ava.
Educated in
local public schools, Sen. Dillard was an honors
graduate of Western Illinois University in Macomb
and DePaul University College of Law.
Kirk Dillard,
former Chief of Staff
for Governor Jim Edgar,
has had the
rare experience to serve in all three branches of
state government. He was a Judge for the Illinois
Court of Claims, Director of Legislative Affairs for
Governor James Thompson, and was elected a State
Senator in 1994.
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Don Tracy,
Lieutenant Governor
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I am running for Lieutenant Governor to make
Illinois a better place for new jobs and new
families. We can say no to the unfunded mandates,
unfunded pensions, and unfunded benefit expansions
that have brought us to the point of financial
crisis. We can be more responsible and trustworthy
in the way we manage our finances, build our
economy, and operate our government. We can make
Illinois less antagonistic to business and private
sector job creation.
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Steve Kim, Attorney General
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As a practicing attorney, former
township trustee and former advisor to
Governor Jim Edgar, I know how
government can help citizens and
business and how it can hurt them.
Illinois citizens face
economic hardships and struggle each
month to live within their means. Yet,
government rarely lives within its
means. In addition to the budget crisis
Illinois faces, our business climate
suffers because of the poor perception
of our State. What Illinois needs is
fresh leadership and new ideas. I'm
proud to be the first Asian American
candidate for Illinois Attorney General
in Illinois. The Asian American
community's experience and success in
this country illustrates the best of
what America is and can be. I invite you
to learn more about me and the campaign
through our website. I encourage you to
get involved in the campaign to bring
your own leadership and ideas to
Illinois.
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Robert Enriquez, Secretary of State
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Robert Enriquez was born a US citizen in
Honduras and arrived in the US at age 13. A
native English & Spanish speaker, he has
lived and traveled extensively in over 70
countries on business for almost 20 years.
He has BS in Management Science from Case
Western Reserve University and an
International Marketing MBA from
Baldwin-Wallace College, both in Cleveland.
Robert has served our nation as a US Marine
officer and has specialized training from
military schools here and in Europe. His
business experience includes successful
international management for Fortune firms,
start-ups and small business ventures. In
2005, Enriquez was appointed to a state
mandated Republican seat on the Illinois
Human Rights Commission. As Commissioner he
sustains, modifies or reverses adjudicated
punitive and damage complaints throughout
the State under the Illinois Human Rights
Act. Robert
lives in Aurora with his wife Dania Torres
Enriquez, a native of Puerto Rico, and has
four children: Noelia, Adriana, Alexandra
and Robert, Jr.
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Judy Baar Topinka,
Comptroller
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It's leadership you know, leadership you trust. This
experienced and popular public servant is running for
Comptroller. The first woman in the
history of the state to hold the post of State
Treasurer (elected to that office 3 times) Born in Riverside, Illinois,
educated in Illinois and holding a degree in
Journalism from Northwestern University, Judy has
compiled an impressive and distinguished career in
public office. Her achievements are many, her
ambitious "can-do" spirit is infectious, and she is
without a doubt the best person to run the office of
Comptroller.
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Dan Rutherford, Treasurer
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There are very few elected officials in the State of
Illinois with the professional and governmental
experience of Senator Dan Rutherford. An executive
of a Fortune 500 Company and an accomplished State
Legislator, Dan was 1st elected to the Illinois
Senate in 2002 after having served 10 years in the
Illinois House where he was assistant Republican
leader. His legislative efforts have brought him
many accolades including Legislator of the Year, and
Illinois Outstanding legislator. It’s his
commitment, dedication, and a strong work ethic that
makes him a standout. He will bring professionalism,
fiscal responsibility and efficiency to the Office
of Treasurer.
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Bobby Schilling,
Congress 17th
District
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Bobby understands that in
order to achieve economic prosperity in the
17th District, we need to focus on bringing
jobs back home. Too much time is focused on
shelling out tax-payer dollars on wasteful
government projects and not enough time is
focused on creating permanent jobs. Illinois
tax-payers want a 'leg-up' not a 'hand-out.'
Everyone has an opportunity at greatness and
no one should tell them otherwise. Bobby understands that the
battle for the 17th Congressional District
will be a challenge. Bobby has always loved
challenges and has always held that with
hard work, determination, persistence and
faith, all things are possible. Bobby loves
it when someone tells him that a goal is not
attainable and that it cannot be done. Time
and time again, Bobby has proven them wrong.
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Aaron Schock,
Congress 18th
District
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Congressman Aaron Schock (R-IL), 28, is the youngest
member of Congress and represents the 18th District of
Illinois.
Immediately upon taking office, his colleagues expressed
their faith in his abilities by appointing him to the
coveted Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
He was also the only Republican freshman selected to
serve on the influential Highways and Transit
Subcommittee which is charged with drafting the
five-year highway bill due for reauthorization this
year.
Schock also received a seat on the Small Business
Committee along with designation as the Ranking Member
of the Contracting and Technology Subcommittee.
House Republican Leadership also issued Schock a waiver
to serve on a third committee and he was appointed to
the Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
Finally, Schock was chosen by Leadership to serve as a
Deputy Republican Whip.
In his first two weeks in office, Schock succeeded in
having an amendment adopted by the House mandating a web
site to track the TARP (bailout) funds as part of the
TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009.
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John Shimkus, Congress 19th
District
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Congressman John Shimkus is serves the southern portion of Sangamon County.
We are proud to have him representing us in the
United States House of Representatives from the 19th
District. He has been a strong advocate for lower
taxes, increased education funding, and the
expansion of 9-1-1 emergency service into rural
areas and from cell phones. Congressman Shimkus is
also a friend of farmers by promoting ethanol and
soy diesel. As a West Point graduate and Army
officer, Congressman Shimkus is particularly attuned
to both the need to have a strong military and
support our war on terror, but he also knows the
effect on parents and family here at home. Let's
send a true friend of Sangamon County back to
Washington again and again -- re-elect Congressman
John Shimkus!
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Bill Mitchell, Representative 87th
District
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Serving the 87th District since 1999 Bill Mitchell
has developed an impressive career in the Illinois
House as a leader and innovator. A resident of
Decatur and former Chairman of the Macon County
Republican Party, Bill distinguished himself as a
member of the Financial Institutions Committee, the
House Committee on Aging and Electric Utility
Oversight Committee. This hard working and dedicated
Representative has developed a broad base of support
in his District and has earned the respect of many
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Raymond Poe, Representative 99th
District
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Combining business and agricultural
interests, Representative Poe operates a 2200 acre
farm and mini storage facility in addition to
serving in the House. Poe is a past president
of Sangamon County Farm Bureau and served 30 years
on the Williamsville School Board. Poe is serving as
Republican spokesman on the Personnel and Pensions
Committee, an important assignment to the many state
employees in his district. He also serves on the
Higher Education and Appropriations, Commerce and
Business Development, and Housing and Urban
Development Committees.
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Rich Brauer, Representative 100th
District
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A life long resident of the 100th District, Brauer
is completing his second term in the Legislature,
where he serves on the Agriculture and Conservation
Committee, as well as the Committees on
Appropriations for Elementary, Secondary and Higher
Education, and Personnel and Pensions. Firmly rooted
in his community, Brauer is a former member of the
Oakford Town Board and a former Oakford volunteer
fireman. |
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Thomas Appleton,
Appellate Court Fourth Judicial
District
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Thomas R. Appleton was born on February
26, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois. He received his B.A.
degree from Augustana College in 1971, his Masters
degree from the University of Illinois in 1972 and his
J.D. degree from IIT/Chicago-Kent College of Law in
1976, where he was a member of both the Moot Court Team
and the Law Review serving as Articles Editor. Judge
Appleton was a law clerk for the Fourth District
Appellate Court from 1976 to 1978 when he became
Research Director for the Court. In 1979, he was
appointed Clerk of the Court. From 1981 to 1992, Judge
Appleton engaged in the private practice of law in
Sangamon County, Illinois. He was elected a Circuit
Judge in the Seventh Judicial Circuit in 1992 and was
assigned to the Fourth District Appellate Court in
December 2001. He is a member of the Illinois State and
Sangamon County Bar Associations and the Illinois
Judge's Association. Judge Appleton serves on the
Illinois Judicial Conference and is a member of the
Criminal Law and Probation Committee of the Conference.
Judge Appleton and his wife, Helen, have two children.
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Pete Cavanagh,
7th
Judicial District
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Pete is a graduate of Illinois State University where he
majored in History. There he participated in varsity
soccer, was named to the student athletic honor roll,
and was nominated by faculty for the Tasher Award for
Most Outstanding Senior History Student. He also
participated on the I.S.U. Mock Trial Team. While
enrolled at the John Marshall Law School in Chicago,
Illinois, Pete worked for the Cook County State’s
Attorney’s Office. Upon graduation, he was awarded the
John Marshall Elmer C. Kissane Public Service Award for
service to the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office as
a law student. After graduation, Pete remained with the
Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office working as an
Assistant State’s Attorney. In May of 1998 Pete and his
wife Kristin (Walton) Cavanagh moved back to their home
town of Springfield and Pete went to work with the law
firm of Londrigan, Potter & Randle, P.C. There Pete
practiced as an Associate Attorney participating in all
aspects of general practice litigation in state and
federal court. In August of 1998, Pete joined the
Sangamon County State’s Attorney’s Office as an
Assistant State’s Attorney. For three years he handled
all aspects of criminal prosecution.
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Neil Williamson, Sheriff
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One of the most popular elected officials in the
history of the County, Sangamon County Sheriff Neil
Williamson was elected Sheriff in November 1994 and
has been a shining light for our party and the
community. Laying claim to the highest vote total
ever for a single county candidate, Neil Williamson
is beloved by the people of Sangamon County. He did
it through hard work, innovative law enforcement
programs, and running a "tight ship". He has been
recognized nationally for his law enforcement
efforts. |
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Joe Aiello, Clerk
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Joe Aiello was appointed Sangamon County Clerk in
1993. He was elected in 1994 and re-elected in 1998
and 2002. This hard working popular county clerk is
seeking his fourth term. Joe has made many
improvements in the office including numerous
technological upgrades, document imaging for more
than 500,000 county records and currently, he is
responsible for the introduction of new electronic
voting equipment. He is a life-long resident of
Springfield where he lives with his wife Mary, and
three children.
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Tom Cavanagh,
Treasurer
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Tom Cavanagh
has served with distinction as Sangamon County
Treasurer since 2002. Under Tom's leadership, the
treasurer's office has implemented a broad range of
new initiatives designed to improve customer service
and information access. Cavanagh has a long and
successful record in local government in Sangamon
County. He is the right choice for re-election in
2006.
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Helen Tolan,
Regional Superintendent
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Helen Tolan,
an educator since 1974, is running for her 6th term
as Regional Superintendent of Sangamon County
Schools. Her accomplishments during her tenure in
office include assisting Sangamon County schools in
meeting the demands of No Child Left Behind by
providing professional development in data
interpretation and developing strategies for
improving student performance. One of her priorities
has been to provide ongoing assistance to all
teachers in becoming knowledgeable of the new rules
affecting teacher certification. Tolan has provided
programs in prevention of drug and alcohol abuse for
middle school and high school students for the past
12 years. Helen Tolan implemented a grant program to
provide dental sealants for income-eligible students
throughout the county. She is a member of numerous
child focused boards and commissions and has served
as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the local
American Heart Association for the past two years. |
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Todd Smith,
District 2
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As a life long resident of Sangamon County and
respected business leader, Todd Smith is running for
County Board in District 2. Married and the father
of two children, Todd, along with being a small
business owner, has been extremely active in the
Springfield Chamber of Commerce and in 2001 was
elected Chairman of the Board of that group. Todd
also served with distinction as Fancy Creek Township
Trustee, and is a licensed Illinois Real Estate
broker. As an active community leader, Todd Smith
will make an excellent addition to the Sangamon
County Board. |
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David Mendenhall,
District 3
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David and his wife Susan live in Rural Buffalo and
are the proud parents of 5 children and one
grandchild. They are members of the 1st United
Methodist Church in Springfield. David is very
active in the communities that make up District 3
and serves as a volunteer with the Mechanicsburg
Fire Department. He has been very active in
promoting growth in the District 3 area. He has been
a County Board member since 2002. |
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Andy Goleman,
District 4
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Andy Goleman represents District 4 on the County
Board representing precincts in Cotton Hill, Divernon,
Pawnee, Rochester 2 and 3, and Capital 136. Andy was
first elected in 1994 and reelected in 1998 and 2002
and currently serves as Chairman of the Finance
Committee and a member of the Road & Bridge,
Election Oversight, Insurance Board of Managers and
Executive Committee. Andy farms with his brother
John on the family farm in the Divernon-Pawnee area
and is a graduate of Lincoln Land Community College
and Western Illinois University. |
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Don Stephens,
District 5
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Don was appointed to represent County Board,
District 5 in April, 2002 and elected in November
2002. He has lived in the Chatham area for 31 years.
Don is a graduate of Glenwood High School. He
married life long Chatham resident, Brenda McGuire
and they have two wonderful children, Haley and
Huntur. He has and currently serves on may boards
and commissions at both the local and county levels. |
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Jim Good,
District 8
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Jim Good was
appointed to the County Board in
October of 2007 to fill the vacancy
of Dennis Wieland. Jim represents
District 8 which covers Riverton,
Spaulding and a section of northeast
Springfield. Jim currently serves on
the following standing committees:
Building & Grounds
Committee, Jail Committee, OEM/911
Committee and SWAMP Committee He
has also been appointed to serve on
the Sangamo Scripts Prescription
Drug Committee, U of I Extension
Council and Community Service Block
Grant Advisory Board.
Jim, and his wife
Carol, raised three children and
have lived in the Riverton Area for
the past 20 years. Jim owns and
manages GM Services Print & Copy
Center in Springfield.
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Mike Sullivan,
District 11
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Mike attended Enos, Grant and graduated from
Lanphier High School. He attended Lincoln Land
Community College, University of Illinois at
Springfield. He is currently attending Benedictine
University at Springfield College in Illinois,
pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Psychology. He is a
Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Mike is
employed by Bunn-O-Matic Corporation as a Managed
Service Representative. He was formally employed by
Pillsbury Mills Company as a Production Manager. Mike is a
former business owner of
Flower Fantasia, Inc. and Chatham Family Laundromat,
Inc.. Mike is a strong supporter of County Law
Enforcement, Sensible administration of Zoning
Laws. He is a fiscal conservative and will be
committed to the sound management of your Sangamon
County Tax dollars.
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Sam Montalbano,
District 13
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Sam has been on the county board representing, with
distinction, the people of District #13 for 17
years. He is Chairman of the Road and Bridge
Committee as well as serving on the Liquor Committee
and Jail Committee. He has an outstanding attendance
record on the board and is attentive to the needs of
his district. He is a Korean War Veteran, a member
of the VFW, as well as an active member of the
Little Flower Parish. He and his wife Carole have
been married for 49 years. |
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Greg Stumpf,
District 16
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Greg is a conscientious leader that represents
Springfield’s North end. He has broad “across the
board” support of voters in his district and is
known to get the job “done right” the first time. He
is a graduate of Lanphier High School and Quincy
Technical School He is a State of Illinois licensed
plumber and proud Union member of Plumbers and
Steamfitters Local 137. Greg is very active with St.
Aloysius Church and the Knights of Columbus and has
been married to Denise (Suter) Stumpf for 22 years.
They are the proud parents of two daughters. Greg
has represented District 16 on the Sangamon County
Board since 1994. |
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Timothy Moore,
District 22
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Tim Moore has represented the central part of
Springfield for the Sangamon County Board since
1999, now known, after redistricting, as District
22. Tim believes that good government is attainable
when its policies support the family, promote and
attract businesses and maintain the best possible
services to the citizens of the County for their tax
dollar. Tim is a Springfield native, an Army Veteran
and a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.
Tim and his wife Donna are the proud parents of 7
children. Donna is a Lt. Colonel in the Illinois
National Guard. |
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Jen Dillman,
District 23
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Jen Dillman was appointed to County
Board District 23 after Debbie
Cimarossa was elected as Alderman of
Ward 7 in the spring of 2007. She
completed her first election in
November, 2008. Jen has two children
and is an active member of Blessed
Sacrament Church. She coordinates
the Blessed Sacrament Playgroup for
Moms and was selected as a recipient
of the 2007 “Forty Under 40” Award.
She is also a member of the
MacArthur Blvd. Association, the
Greater Springfield Chamber of
Commerce and a 4-H Alumni. Jen also
serves on the board of the Sangamon
County Habitat for Humanity, as well
as the Advisory Board for
www.springfieldmoms.org website.
Jen works part-time as Finance
Director for Congressman John
Shimkus.
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Abe Forsyth,
District 27
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Abe Forsyth was appointed and elected by his peers
to the Sangamon County Board on June 13th, 2000. He
is a life long Springfield resident, small business
owner and Korean War Veteran. He has been a concrete
contractor and finisher in the Sangamon County area
for more than 51 years. He is President of the West
Sangamon Republican Club and believes in responsible
and responsive government! He has a strong
commitment to serve the people of District 27. |
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William H. “Bill” Moss,
District 28
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Bill Moss has been a life long resident of County
Board District 28. He has been very active in the
community prior to being elected to the County Board
in 2002. Bill is known for being aggressive in
resolving any issue that has come up. He has a
popular following in his District and has served the
people of District 28 with hard work and a positive
"can do" attitude. |
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