Federal Candidates
Candidates for United States Senate
Candidates for United States Congress
11th Congressional District
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Charlie Kim |
US Citizen from S. Korea, Over 50 years in US Congressional District IL-11, Northern Illinois University, Regent University, Harvard University Business and Law, experience in DuPage County and Federal Courts, US President’s Office, US Congress, US Dept of State, US Veterans Affairs, US Navy and US Air Force, NATO Military and United Nations, and Chicago Merchantile Exchange and Best International Companies
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 Michael D. Pierce
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LTC (retired) Mike Pierce, PhD is a Christian, family man, conservative, Iraq War Veteran and resident of Naperville where he attended North Central College. He first moved to Kane County in 1972. He enlisted in the Army, and was commissioned after completing Officer Candidate School, retiring after 20 years of service. He worked at U.S. European Command and U.S. AFRICOM as a DOD Contractor. A leader and lifetime member of The American Legion (two-time Post Commander), the VFW, the Association of the United States Army, serving as a Chapter President and Regional Vice President numerous times.
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Jeff Walter |
Jeff Walter is a retired U.S. Navy Master Chief Petty Officer (E-9) and the current Mayor of Elburn, Illinois. Jeff has dedicated his life to service—first to our nation, now to our community. For more than 20 years, Jeff served with honor in the U.S. Navy, rising to the highest enlisted rank through hard work, discipline, and proven leadership. After retiring from the Navy, he built a successful career in manufacturing and then in technology and consulting where he helped public and private organizations tackle tough challenges—from AI and data systems to digital transformation. As Mayor, Jeff has led the charge to modernize infrastructure, support small businesses, strengthen public safety, and deliver for families—all while keeping taxes low and balancing budgets. Jeff holds a BS in Finance, an MS in Manufacturing Management and an MBA. |
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Tedora Brown |
14th Congressional District
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James T. "Jim" Marter |
Conservative, Republican-Illinois – FAITH * FAMILY * FREEDOM Republican Nominee for US Congress 14th District, Illinois 2024 (Won Primary, defeating opponent earning over 79% of the vote) Delegate for President TRUMP 14th District, Illinois 2024 (Received most votes of all delegates) Elected and served as Kendall County Republican Chairman (3 full terms, 2016 – 2024, elected more than 15 new Republican office holders in Kendall County, maintained and increased Republican control in Kendall County) Deputy on Illinois GOP State Central Committee for the 14th District (term ending 2022) Illinois 14th District Presidential Elector 2020
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Gary Vician |
Statewide Candidates
Candidates for Illinois Governor and Lieutenant Governor
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Darren Bailey is a third-generation farmer and lifelong conservative from Southern Illinois who’s never forgotten where he comes from. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Darren built his life on faith, family, and farming — not politics. As governor, he’ll fight for working families, protect our values, and bring honesty and common sense back to Springfield.
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Ted Dabrowski and Carrie Mendoza |
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Ted Dabrowski is the former president of Wirepoints, where he helped build an Illinois-centric policy research and commentary brand based on straight talk, hard data and fiscal realism. Ted wants to return power to the people, remove barriers to prosperity, embrace educational freedom, push political power down to its lowest level and restore the rule of law.
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Jim Mendrick and Robert Renteria
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Safety, Security, Prosperity "For too long crime has surged, budgets have spiraled out of control, businesses have fled, and our children's education has suffered. Springfield politicians have prioritized political ambition over the well-being of the people. Enough is Enough"
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Rick Heidner and Christina Neitzke-Troike |
Darren Bailey and Aaron Delmar
Candidate for Illinois Attorney General
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Robert W. Fioretti |
Bob was born and raised on Chicago’s South Side in the Pullman and Roseland neighborhoods. As a first-generation American, his father immigrated through Ellis Island and found employment at the Pullman train car company. Supported by a Pullman Foundation scholarship, Bob attended the University of Illinois, earning a degree in Political Science while serving as Student Body President. He later earned his law degree from Northern Illinois University College of Law, where he also served as an adjunct faculty member and President of the NIU National Alumni Association. Bob Fioretti’s legal career spans over three decades of advocating for justice in both the courtroom and the community. As Senior Supervising Attorney in the General Litigation Division under Mayor Harold Washington, Bob supervised more than 500 civil rights cases and personally tried over 100 cases that influenced state and federal law. He has served as both Special Assistant Attorney General of Illinois and Special Assistant State’s Attorney, earning respect across party lines for his skill, fairness, and perseverance. Elected by Chicago’s 2nd Ward in 2007 and re-elected in 2011, Bob served as alderman for one of the city’s most diverse districts, stretching from the West Side through the South Loop and Bronzeville. On the City Council, he prioritized education, job creation, and public safety.
Recognized as Legislator of the Year by Friends of the Parks, Bob invested in new and renovated parks across the 2nd Ward, ensuring safe, vibrant spaces for Chicago families.
Bob brought thousands of jobs to Chicago. He supported United Airlines’ relocation to the Loop, the expansion of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, and the Rush Medical Center redevelopment, which alone provided 500 jobs for local residents. He also worked to attract retailers such as Trader Joe’s, Target, and Costco, while supporting small businesses through job fairs and startup assistance.
He helped bring Pete’s Fresh Market to the West Side, ensuring access to healthy, affordable food while creating jobs.
Bob’s commitment to community service runs deeply. He has led organizations such as the Historic Pullman Foundation, served on the Illinois Supreme Court’s Character and Fitness Committee, and contributed to the Chicago Bar Association’s Judicial Evaluation Committee. His service embodies the values he would bring to the Attorney General’s office: integrity, fairness, and accountability.
Today, Bob and his wife, Nicki, live on historic Jackson Boulevard in Chicago, where they remain active members of their community. |
Candidate for Illinois Secretary of State
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Diane M. Harris |
Diane Harris is a candidate for Illinois Secretary of State, a social conservative and proud Baptist mom with a Bachelor of Science in Management. A retired ComEd professional and former insurance agent, she now operates a statewide mobile notary business. She serves on the Joliet Junior College Board and the Joliet Public Library Board as Treasurer An elected 23rd Precinct Committeeman and Vice Chair of the Joliet Township Republicans, she champions faith, family, freedom, and faster, fairer DMV service for all. |
Candidate for Illinois Comptroller
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Bryan Drew |
Bryan Drew is an independent small business owner and experienced attorney who will protect your tax dollars. With 25 years of courtroom experience, including before the Illinois Supreme Court, he has defended citizens across the state, from constitutional rights to taxpayer protections. As Illinois Comptroller, Bryan will stop government waste so we can lower costs for working families, hold politicians accountable for how they spend our tax dollars, and increase transparency so you know where every dollar is spent. He and his wife, Christen, own Café Bloom in Benton, and they have four children: three daughters and a son.
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Illinois General Assembly Candidates
Candidates for Illinois State Senate
42nd Senate District
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Candidates for Illinois State House
83rd House District
 Jesse Rodriguez
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My name is Jesse Rodriguez and I'm running for Illinois House District 83 to make Illinois affordable for work and middle-class families. I am a lifelong resident of Aurora, Illinois, Navy veteran, small business owner, Loyola University, Chicago graduate with a degree in finance and an MBA. I am married, 28 years, and have a daughter, also a Loyola graduate.
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84th House District
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Kane Countywide Candidates
Candidate for Treasurer
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Chris Lauzen |
After building a successful bookkeeping, accounting/tax practice with his wife, Sarah, working for 200+ small business owners in the Fox River Valley, served twenty years in the Illinois State Senate, followed by eight years as Kane County Board Chairman (2012-2020), Chris Lauzen was elected countywide to the office of Kane County Treasurer in 2022. As Kane County Treasurer, Chris has successfully applied his extensive state and local government finance and public service experience to the duties of this office. The Treasurer’s Office prepares and mails 199,000 property tax bills “sympathetically” collects tax receipts ($1.6B) for 199,000 parcels, distributes tax receipts to 270 Kane County taxing bodies, and is responsible for managing the County reserves. Through careful fiscal management, Lauzen has increased Kane County’s earned interest income from $2M annually to $20M each year for the past three years. A lifelong Auroran, Chris earned his bachelor degree from Duke University, a MBA from Harvard Business School, and qualified through three days of testing as a Certified Public Account (CPA) awarded by the University of Illinois. Chris and his wife of 45 years, Sarah, are parents of four sons, four daughter-in-laws, and eight grandchildren. In his spare time, Chris enjoys being with his family, reading, and over the past fifty years, has remained an active playing member of the Harvard Business School Old Boys Rugby team. |
Candidates for Sherriff
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Rob Russell |
Rob Russell is a seasoned law enforcement officer, law enforcement administrator and public servant who has significantly impacted Kane County through his roles as a sheriff’s deputy, coroner, and now as a candidate for sheriff. Rob’s career in law enforcement began in 1993 with the DuPage County Sheriff’s office. His experience included supervisory, administrative, community-oriented policing, special policing district, patrol, court security and corrections. In 2012, Rob was elected to serve as the Coroner of Kane County. His service as coroner is widely regarded as one of the most transformational in the history of Kane County. Rob lives in Hampshire, IL with his wife of 35 years, Susan. Rob has four children and five grandchildren.
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Lou Santoyo |
Lou Santoyo is the definition of resilience — an immigrant brought to the United States at seven months old who overcame poverty, violence, and the stereotypes placed on kids growing up in Chicago's Pilsen Neighborhood. Witnessing a man shot and killed outside his home as a child shaped his lifelong mission to protect the vulnerable. He went on to serve 28 years in law enforcement, mostly as a Cook County Sheriff’s Police detective, working violent crimes, child exploitation, and specialized units with compassion, integrity, and humility. Now a Village Trustee in Elburn, an adjunct criminal justice instructor and assistant warden at a state correctional facility, Lou continues serving the community he calls home. Today, he is running for Kane County Sheriff to elevate public safety to a new level, ensuring every family has the safety and opportunity he fought so hard to find.
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Candidate for Clerk
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John Cunningham |
John Cunningham is your best choice due to running in office that has been acceptable to everyone and admired by other County Clerks throughout the United States. He is committed to remaining transparent, efficient and responsible.
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Candidate for Regional Superintendent of Schools
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John Jonak |
A retired U.S. Army Sergeant First Class with deployments around the globe, John K. Jonak’s military service shaped his perspective on leadership and service. With over 27 years of experience in education, John has dedicated his career to serving students, educators, and communities. His journey began as a part-time paraprofessional at an elementary school in Mattoon, Illinois, while attending Lakeland Community College, demonstrating his commitment to education from the ground up.
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Kane County Board Candidates
Candidate for County Board District 5
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