The Democratic Party is fortunate to have a number of outstanding candidates running for public office this primary election. All of the 46th Ward's official recommendations are listed below. If you choose, you can print out the list of candidates and take it into your polling place with you on Tuesday.  However, I would like to talk about three exceptional candidates who are on the ballot. First, Barack Obama has without question re-energized the Democratic Party locally as well as nationally. His call for change has mobilized tens of thousands of people and brought a new day to our party. He deserves our complete support.
Mark #1 for Barack Obama for President of the United States. For State Senator we have recommended Heather Steans. Heather has been a long-time community activist and resident and will bring a wealth of experience to Springfield. Her work on improving education is unmatched and her experiece as a former state budget director is exactly what we need in Springfield in these troubled economic times. Heather has also been endorsed by the Chicago Tribune. If you live in the southern area of the ward, State Senator John Cullerton is unopposed.
Mark #35 for Heather Steans for Illinois State Senate. Finally, we strongly recommend Ann Collins Dole for Judge in the 8th Subcircuit. Ann is a super candidate with vision, integrity and knowledge. And she has spent her entire adult life working to better neighborhoods by helping to organize block clubs and neighborhood associations. She has been found highly qualified by a number of judicial groups and has been endorsed by both the Chicago Tribune and the Sun-Times. Unfortunately, in this contest one of Ann's opponents mistakenly published literature claiming that he had been endorsed by the 46th Ward Democratic Organization. This is absolutely not true and is extremely disquieting. Ann has the complete support of the 46th Ward Democratic Organization.
Mark #107 for Ann Collins Dole for Judge in the 8th Subcircuit.Thank you for your time and let's work for a Democratic victory next fall! |
