The New Trier Democratic Organization : 2008 CANDIDATES PRIMARY SLATE



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	Our 2008 Democratic Primary: ENDORSEMENTS Candidates listed in order of Feb. 5 ballot appearance. Visit candidates' websites for details on their positions. (* = NTDO endorsement, ª = NTDO-endorsed by acclamation) US President: Barack Obama * US Senator: Dick Durbin ª incumbent US Representative, 9th Distr: Jan Schakowsky ª incumbent Four-term progressive Congresswoman Schakowsky was unopposed in the last Democratic primary: voters know she's a strong advocate on consumers' and women's issues. Firmly anti-war, she voted against the resolution to invade Iraq. Always responsive to her constituents, Schakowsky is also active in Congressional Democratic leadership. NOTE: The 9th Congressional District Schakowsky represents includes 19 of the 72 New Trier precincts; the 53 others are located in the 10th Congressional District. Review the Districting map. US Representative, 10th Distr: Dan Seals * A Chicago native, Seals has broad national and even international experience that informs his progressive positions. Seals supports responsible withdrawal from Iraq, stopping Bush Administration attacks on civil liberties, universal health care access, curbing dependence on foreign oil, and strengthening environmental laws—especially as such laws apply to Lake Michigan. He's also pro-choice. Seals graduated from Boston University and then taught English in Japan for two years. He subsequently earned a Master's in Public Policy from the Johns Hopkins School of International Studies and an MBA from the University of Chicago. While at Johns Hopkins, Seals was awarded a Presidential Management Fellowship and worked first as an aide in the US Dept. of Commerce, then for Sen. Joseph Lieberman (D-CT). In his first run for public office, challenging a conservative incumbent for this Congressional seat in 2006, Seals garnered over 44% of votes cast. Seals is currently a director at GE Commercial Finance; he and his family live in Wilmette. State Senator, 9th distr: Jeffrey Schoenberg ª incumbent Schoenberg is unopposed for re-election. He chairs the State Government Committee and also serves as Evanston Township Committeeman. Before election to the State Senate, he was a six-term State Rep. State Senator, 29th Distr: Susan Garrett ª incumbent State Representative, 17th distr: Daniel Biss ª State Representative, 18th distr: Julie Hamos ª incumbent First elected a State Rep in 1998 and now seeking her sixth term, Hamos chairs the Mass Transit Committee in the State House. Hamos introduced the Universal Access to Broadband Services Act. At her request, the Subcommittee on Broadband Infrastructure will study policy issues and the state's role in broadband access. State Representative, 57th Distr: Elaine Nekritz ª incumbent State Representative, 58th distr: Karen May ª incumbent May is currently serving her fourth term as a State Rep. In 2006, the Nature Conservancy honored her with an Acorn Award for her environmental work, and she was the first chair of the IL House Environmental Health Committee. She has also pursued legal crack-downs on identity theft. Clerk of the Circuit Court: Dorothy Brown ª incumbent Cook Cty State's Attorney: Larry Suffredin * Cook Cty Recorder of Deeds: no endorsement (no candidate attained the required 60% vote) Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioners (3 seats open): Frank Avila * incumbent Dean Maragos * Kathleen Meany * incumbent Judicial candidates Circuit Court, 12th subcircuit: Thomas R. Mulroy * Voterinfonet.com lists all candidates & ballot referenda. Printable palm card list BACK to Political Action pg TOP Are You Ready for Real Change? Ready to take matters into your own hands? You CAN make a difference. Get involved with the NTDO today!	GET INVOLVED NOW! in your neighborhood precinct. You can help your candidates win on Feb 5! Canvassing is crucial. NTDO can help you get into it! NTDO needs your help on election day. Can you volunteer a couple hours as a driver, phone banker, or poll watcher? Email or call 847.446.8030 now. ELECTION JUDGES NEEDED Feb 5. Serve democracy and get paid, too! Email NTDO for more info, or call 847.446.8030 today. YOUR VOTE COUNTS FEB 5 Your ballot will make a real difference this year, both in Washington and closer to home. Learn about early voting. Remember to vote in the 12th subcircuit judicial race: NTDO has endorsed candidate Tom Mulroy. LOCAL GOVERNMENT ONLINE Cook County Board Cook County Treasurer Cook County Clerk A REAL DEMOCRATIC PARTY! MN candidate for Congress and seriously funny guy Al Franken was keynote speaker at NTDO's 2007 Annual Dinner. Check out the Photo Album! GET INTO IT! NET RESOURCES • Democratic Party Organizations www.democrats.us Illinois Democratic Party Illinois Democratic Women 10th District Dems • Issue & Watchdog Groups Project Vote Smart Citizen Action/Illinois IL Council against Handgun Violence IL Campaign for Political Reform Democracy for America-Evanston • Public Service & Media Sites OperationHomeFront.org Other favorite progressive political websites we should know about? Send us their web addresses! HOW YOU CAN HELP Join In Volunteer with NTDO Sign Up Get NTDO e-newsletter Contribute Printable donor form New Trier Democratic Organization Twp. Committeeman: Bill Crowley 800 Oak St, Winnetka, IL 60093 newtrierdems@sbcglobal.net phone 847.446.8030 fax 847.446.8044


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