Endorsement: Bansal a great choice in Illinois House 84
A year ago, we endorsed Krishna Bansal of Aurora in his campaign for the school board in Indian Prairie Unit District 204. There was an obvious reason for that, and it is the same reason we are endorsing Bansal today for the Illinois House: He is an extraordinary candidate in terms of temperament, personal achievement and thoughtful vision for the future. Let us repeat the point for emphasis. Bansal is not just a good candidate, he's an extraordinary one, and we hope the voters give him the opportunity to represent the 84th House District that includes of parts of Aurora, Naperville, Montgomery and Oswego. The reality is, voters have two good choices in this election. We have no complaints with incumbent Democrat Stephanie Kifowit, the former Aurora alderman who has performed admirably enough in her first term. But we're especially impressed with Bansal, who built a successful business, works well with others and would use those experiences to promote economic growth and educational opportunities as the first priorities in turning state government around and making the American dream the reality for others that it has become for him. "I want these opportunities to be available for our kids, my children, every child in Illinois," he says. Bansal, a Republican, is a great candidate. He has our endorsement.