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Joe Birkett,
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Born and raised on Chicago's West side, Joe Birkett
played football for North Central College in
Naperville and earned degrees in Political Science
and English. He and his wife Patti have two
children. This talented and aggressive attorney
served three terms as DuPage County States Attorney,
where he built a strong reputation as being tough on
crime. Joe also believes in "giving back" to the
community and donates his time coaching youth
basketball, boxing and baseball. Joe and Patti have
been residents of DuPage County since 1977 and are
members of St. Daniel's Church. Joe will be a hard
working and dedicated Lt. Governor. |
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Stewart Ulmholz, Attorney General |
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Stewart Umholtz grew up in Central Illinois, the
grandson of a coal miner and the son of a steel
worker. Upon graduation from Northern Illinois
University College of Law in 1985, Stewart became
involved in his first public corruption case as he
provided assistance to a special prosecutor assigned
the task of prosecuting public corruption cases in
Madison County, Illinois. In October of 1985 Stewart
was appointed as an Assistant State’s Attorney in
Tazewell County and in 1995 he was appointed State’s
Attorney of Tazewell County and elected to his first
of three terms in 1996. In 2003, he joined federal,
state, and local law enforcement agencies to
successfully eliminate most of the meth production
in Tazewell County. Stewart and his wife Valerie
reside in Pekin with their three teenage children. |
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Dan Rutherford, Secretary of State |
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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 Secretary of State. |
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Carole Pankau, Comptroller |
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Carole Pankau (R-Roselle) was elected for her first
term in the Illinois State Senate on November 2nd,
2004. Prior to her election, she had served in the
Illinois House of Representatives since 1993. She
has been married to John Anthony Pankau for 38
years, and has four grown children: John, Jason,
Shay, and Aaron. In 1981, she received a Bachelor's
Degree in Accounting with Honors from the University
of Illinois. Senator Pankau has resided in Roselle
for the past 29 years. |
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Christine Radogno, Treasurer |
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Christine Radogno has served with distinction as an
Illinois Senator since 1997 representing portions of
Will, DuPage, and Cook counties. Before that she
served as LaGrange Village Trustee and was LaGrange
Economic Development Commissioner. Christine has
been very active in her community. She is a member
of the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee and
is also a member of the Transportation and Public
Health Committees. She has a Masters degree in
Social Work and a Bachelors degree from Loyola
University of Chicago. She and her husband Nunzio
live in Lemont Illinois are are the proud parents of
3 adult children. She will make an outstanding State
Treasurer. |
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Andrea Zinga, Congress 17th District
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Award-winning journalist. She is married and lives
in Coal Valley (Quad Cities). Andrea ran for
Congress against Lane Evans in 2004. With Evans
retiring and the seat now open, this race has caught
the attention of the NRCC, which considers Andrea a
strong candidate who knows the issues of importance
to the 17th District. |
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Ray LaHood, Congress 18th District |
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Integrity, a good listener and a strong leader are
characteristics which define LaHood. A strong voice
for Central Illinois Farmers, he worked to eliminate
the estate tax, secure funding for agriculture
research, expand foreign markets and promote ethanol
as an alternative fuel. For five terms in Congress,
LaHood supported improved transportation systems in
central Illinois as a way to stimulate economic
development. LaHood is a good friend to Central
Illinois and a strong voice for our interests in
Washington. |
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John Shimkus, Congress 19th District |
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Congressman John Shimkus is in his tenth year of
service to 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
through his dedication and commitment. |
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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 his
fifth term 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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John Belz, 7th Judicial District |
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Judge John Belz is currently serving as Resident
Circuit Judge for Sangamon County. Judge Belz was
appointed to the bench by the Illinois Supreme Court
after being rated “exceptionally well qualified” by
a screening committee made up of five lawyers and
six non-lawyers. Previously, Judge Belz served as
the First Assistant State’s Attorney of Sangamon
County where he tried a number of high profile
cases. Belz was also in private practice where he
was a partner in the law firm of Huntley & Giganti.
Before becoming judge, Belz was one of the few
attorneys in Sangamon County with enough trial
experience to be certified by the Illinois Supreme
Court to handle death penalty cases in Illinois. He
received his undergraduate degree from the
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and his
law degree from St. Louis University. Judge Belz
resides in Springfield with his wife Lisa and their
three children, Katie, John and Patrick. |
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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 4th 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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Dave 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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Dennis Wieland,
District 8 |
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Dennis Wieland has brought strong responsive
representation to District #8 as a member of the
Sangamon County Board. He is dedicated to the sound
management of Sangamon County's tax dollars. He has
brought leadership, dedication, and experience to
the board through extensive community and public
service involvement. He and his wife are lifelong
residents of District #8. They are the proud parents
of two sons and proud grandparents of 3
grandchildren. |
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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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Bradley Jones,
District 18 |
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Bradley Jones is a lifelong resident
of District 18. He attended Enos elementary
School and graduated from Lanphier High School.
Bradley went on to further his education at Southern
Illinois University where he received a Bachelors
Degree in Communication and Fine Arts. Brad
Jones was first elected to the Sangamon County Board
in 1998. He served on the Community Resources
Committee, Liquor Committee and the Jail/ESDA
Committee. He served as Chairman of the
Employee Services Committee, Springfield-Sangamon
County Regional Planning Commission and the
Community Advisory Committee for Animal Control.
Bradley and his wife Karen have been homeowners in
the district for 13 years. Bradley understands
the needs and concerns for the residents of District
#18 and will make sure that your voices will be
heard as he represents you on the Sangamon County
Board. |
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Randy Lewis,
District 20 |
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Randy Lewis, an active member of the
Springfield Community for over 35 years, is a
candidate for Sangamon County Board. Randy is a
current board member of the Pioneer Park Homeowners
Association, a member of the NAACP, and the Illinois
Association of Minorities in Government. He is a
volunteer for One in a Million, Unity for Community,
and Eastside Pride. Randy is precinct committeeman
and was recently appointed Co-District Chairman of
District 20. Randy is the father of four children
and grandfather of two grandsons. He attended
Southeast High School and has worked for the City of
Springfield for several years. Randy is a proud
member of Calvary Baptist Church. He will be
dedicated and work hard for the people. Randy will
address the issues in the 20th District.
Randy Lewis is the best choice for Sangamon County
Board in District 20. |
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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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Debbie Cimarossa,
District 23 |
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Debbie Cimarossa is a life long resident of Sangamon
County. She has served the past 12 years on the
Sangamon County Board in a variety of leadership
roles. Debbie brings a high degree of
professionalism to the job through her extensive
government and community service experience. Debbie
has served County Board District 23 with great
distinction and dedication and is extremely popular
in her District. |
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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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