Articles filed under 8th Congressional District
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Candidate forum set for Saturday at Gail Borden LibraryFeb 28, 2016 10:00 pm - The League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area will present a candidate forum for the 2016 primary election from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at Gail Borden Public Libra...
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Democratic Congressional hopefuls talk gun controlFeb 27, 2016 6:23 am - The best chance of enacting stronger gun control laws in the U.S. is having a Democratic majority in Congress, say the Democratic candidates running for their party's no...
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Candidates for Duckworth seat support boost in minimum wageFeb 24, 2016 12:00 am - The three Democratic candidates vying to succeed Rep. Tammy Duckworth in the 8th Congressional District vary on their approach to raising the minimum wage. State Sen. M...
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How 8th District rivals differ on health care reformFeb 18, 2016 12:00 am - The three Democratic candidates hoping to succeed Tammy Duckworth in Congress agree that the controversial Affordable Care Act is not perfect, but they have different id...
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Three chances to hear Democrats seeking Duckworth's seatFeb 18, 2016 12:00 am - Two forums and an upcoming television appearance will allow voters to learn more about the three candidates running in the March 15 Democratic primary for the opportunit...
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Endorsement: Raja Krishnamoorthi for congressional seat Duckworth is leavingFeb 08, 2016 10:00 pm - We were torn in Spring 2012 when we had to choose between Schaumburg attorney and businessman Raja Krishnamoorthi and Tammy Duckworth for the Democratic nomination for C...
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8th District Democrats debate response to terrorismFeb 08, 2016 12:00 am - How to deal with the threat of ISIS and other terrorist groups is an issue where voters can find some separation between the three candidates in the 8th Congressional Di...
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8th District Democrats compare credentials, experienceFeb 04, 2016 4:35 am - The Democrats hoping to succeed congresswoman Tammy Duckworth as representative of the 8th District each believe their different backgrounds make them the best choice fo...
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Candidates forum Feb. 21 for 8th District DemocratsFeb 03, 2016 12:00 am - Candidates seeking the Democratic nomination to the 8th Congressional District seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth will attend a Feb. 21 forum hosted by the ...
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Where are the big-money suburban races for Congress?Feb 01, 2016 12:00 am - The suburbs are home to a few widely watched congressional primaries, and they come with a lot of cash. The money involved can give a good early look at which local ra...