Health Care. Equal Pay. Global Warming. Reproductive Rights. Education. Ethics Reform. These are just a few of the issues at stake this November. From the top to the bottom of the ticket on November 2nd, Illinoisans have the choice between representatives who will fight for us—or ones who will fight for special interests.
We have the choice to fund health care—or fund the Bush Tax cuts for the wealthy. We have the choice to fight for equal pay for equal work—or lower minimum wage. We have the choice to support small businesses and create jobs—or ship them overseas. We have the choice to fund public education—or cut funding and continue to watch our children struggle to compete with other states and countries.
We have the choice to stand up and move forward—or stand by and allow a new crop of elected officials to take us backwards. Illinois Democratic Women choose to move forward and we ask you to join us by supporting our Ten for Twenty Ten campaign. Below you will find ten women leaders who are fighting for you, your family and your community.
Please take a moment to learn more about our Ten for Twenty Ten candidates and contribute $10 to one or more of these exceptional women who are working hard day and night to represent us in Springfield and Washington, DC.
Progress starts with you. Take action today.
Lisa Madigan
Attorney General
Currently Illinois’ highest ranking female elected official, Lisa fights for consumers, seniors, women and strong ethics reform each and every day by passing landmark legislation and leading the charge against corruption in our state.
Robin Kelly
Candidate for IL State Treasurer
Robin is an experienced and dedicated public servant who will lead the charge to create jobs and fight for a fiscally responsible state budget that still focuses on the people of Illinois.
Debbie Halvorson
Congresswoman
A staunch advocate for health care, education and job creation, Debbie is standing up for working men and women across her district and the state of Illinois.
D.K. Hirner
Candidate for the IL-18 Congressional District
A life-long public servant, D.K. will fight for more funding for education, make health care more affordable for everyone and protect our environment.
Carol Sente
State Rep.
As a small business owner, Carol understands the issues facing Main Street and stands up for working families. She will continue to plan for the future by fighting for responsible budgets, a clean environment and investments in education.
Jennifer Barconi
Candidate for the IL State House District #49
Jennifer is an Air Force veteran and business owner who will be an independent voice for local residents while fighting for ethics reform, environmental protection and job creation.
Toi Hutchison
State Sen.
Mother of three children and community organizer, Toi is standing up for middle-class families, women, veterans, and seniors as well as leading the way in consumer protection and education reform.
Marla Wilson
Candidate for the IL State Senate District #34
As a political newcomer, Marla will bring new solutions to the table and advocate for stronger job creation measures and investments in education and renewable energies.
Deanna Demuzio
State Sen.
A dedicated public servant, community activist and former small business owner, Deanna has led efforts to create jobs, balance the state budget by scaling back spending and provide rural residents with access to quality, affordable health care.
Sheila Simon
Lt. Governor
Sheila is a lawyer, teacher, and working mother. Her record of public service includes four years as a Jackson County prosecutor, four years as a Carbondale city council member, and participation in the Illinois Reform Commission.
Michelle Mussman
Candidate for the IL State House District #56
Michelle is a mom on a mission to take our state government back by holding elected officials accountable and passing fiscally responsible state budgets while fighting for education reform and protecting our seniors.
About Illinois Democratic Women
IDW is a statewide grassroots organization working for more equitable representation and participation of Democrat women in all levels of the Democratic Party and government. Our organization is comprised of mothers, wives, sisters, nurses, teachers, students, firefighters, environmentalists, activists, police officers, and retired women. IDW works to unite this wonderful diversity of devoted women behind one common goal--the support of our Party and the involvement of women in the political process.
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