Illinois District 5: SPECIAL ELECTION - 2009
PRIMARY: MARCH 3, 2009 - GENERAL ELECTION: APRIL 7, 2009

Rahm Emanuel (D) - Resigned January 2, 2009 to become White House Chief of Staff
Click on the link below to seen the issues of great interest and concern to more than 50 million (and growing every second) elderly and disabled persons, and deserve attention and action by our leaders.

Issues for each candidate as seen by VWD.

Below are a few areas of great concern to the elderly and persons with disabilities;

  • Omstead decision --- living with dignity
  • Healthcare for ALL
  • Education
  • Employment
                              
                                  

Active Candidates:


DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF ILLINOIS

REPUBLICAN PARTY
                                                               
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