TMA's 2022 Candidate Survey Identifies Illinois Office-Seekers Who Promote Pro-Manufacturing, Pro-Growth Policies
SCHAUMBURG, IL - Dozens of candidates for state and federal office completed the Technology and Manufacturing Association (TMA) candidate questionnaire which surveyed candidates on their positions related to pro-growth and pro-manufacturing issues.
As Illinois manufacturers endure cumbersome government regulations and a burdensome tax climate, TMA is informing their members and Illinois voters of candidate positions ahead of the June 28th elections. Of those who completed TMA's survey, 11 candidates for federal office and 12 candidates for state office were aligned with manufacturers on at least 80% of the issues discussed.
Illinois Federal Candidates: Kathy Salvi, U.S. Senate (R); Karin Norington-Reaves, CD-1 (D); Justin Burau, CD-3 (R); Keith Pekau, CD-6 (R); Gary Grasso, CD-6 (R); Robert Cruz, CD-6 (R); Scott Kaspar, CD-6 (R); Chris Dargis, CD-8 (R); Mike Koolidge, CD-14 (R); Michael Rebresh, CD-16 (R); and Jacqueline McGowan, CD-17 (D).
Illinois State Candidates: Max Solomon, Governor (R); Bill Robertson, SD-27, (R); Eddie Kornegay, HD-7 (R); Mark Albers, HD-15(R); Charles Hutchinson, HD-18 (R); Don DeWitte, HD-33 (R); Jack Vrett, HD-53 (R); Peter Pettorini, HD-61 (R); Tom Weber, HD-64 (R); Dan Ugaste, HD-65 (R); Connie Cain, HD-66 (R); and John Cabello, HD-90 (R).
TMA Executive Vice President Dennis LaComb said, "Manufacturing is one of the top industries in Illinois, but far too few elected officials promote legislation that supports this key sector of our economy.
We've taken it upon ourselves to educate legislators on the importance of our industry as we consistently advocate on behalf of Illinois manufacturers. This survey reflects a candidate's commitment to promote and grow Illinois manufacturing - which also means they promote the creation and sustainability of good-paying manufacturing jobs in our state.
We thank all the office-seekers who completed our 2022 candidate survey, and we hope that voters carefully consider candidates' support for manufacturing when they vote in the upcoming election."
About TMA: Founded in 1925, the Technology and Manufacturing Association is an independent trade organization exclusively focused on assisting and promoting small and mid-size manufacturers by providing a diverse portfolio of benefits and services, including: community, information, training, resources, and advocacy. TMA has nearly 1,000 members representing over 35,000 manufacturing employees and more than 25 million square feet of manufacturing plant.