Illinois has been run by Democrats for years, and the Democratic party has one of its own in the White House. Barack Obama was a Senator from Illinois when he ran for President, resigning his seat in the Senate to take up that position. The state legislature currently has a clear Democratic majority, and the Governor is a Democrat. However, conservative candidates Illinois 2014 are hoping to change this in the fall elections.
The state faces many problems, including a dismal credit rating (lowest in the 50 states), a huge public pension deficit, and almost $5 billion in delinquent bills. The fact that the Democratic party majority has been unable to improve the financial outlook, the high jobless rate, and other problems gives hope to the conservative Republican and Independent candidates.
Although primary races traditionally attract a low voter turn-out and little attention in the media, this year's races were full of interest for students of politics. Outstanding faces include a millionaire businessman, Bruce Rauner, who spent a record $6 million dollars to win his chance to challenge Pat Quinn, the current Governor. He was successful in spite of bigger than ever before opposition from labor unions.
Republicans hope to take the Governor's office for the first time since 1998. They also are trying to gain enough representation in the state's legislature to be able to influence fiscal policy. With the current Democratic majority in both houses of the legislature, Republican efforts have been futile. Conservative ideas and values may seem more attractive to residents who have been facing higher taxes and declining prosperity.
All 18 of the state's House of Representative seats will be on the ballot in the fall of 2014. One of the most interesting races to the nation at large is that of incumbent Jesse Jackson Jr., who has been in office since 1995. He may be more vulnerable than usual because of ethical problems and health concerns during recent years. Currently 12 of the state's 18 House seats are held by Democrats.
Senate Majority Whip Richard 'Dick' Durbin is also up for re-election this fall and a major target. It is hoped that his support of The Affordable Care Act, raising the debt ceiling, and other controversial policies will make him vulnerable. Chicago, however, is notoriously loyal to its elected officials.
Durbin's challenger will be a businessman and state Senator, Jim Oberweis. He operates a chain of ice cream shops in and around Chicago. He was elected partly because his name was familiar to many and also because his success in business inspires confidence. He was endorsed by Family PAC for his support of traditional family values. He promises to leave office after two terms if he wins a seat, in contrast to Durbin who is in his third term.
Illinois will be closely watched for many reasons, one of which is to see if there will be a conservative backlash against the fiscal, social, and international policies of the current administration in Washington. Election Day November 4th 2014 might see a swing to the right, if conservative candidates can get their messages across to the American people. This is a year in which every citizen can exercise their right and responsibility to vote, in order to help elect leaders they think will best serve them and the country at large.
The state faces many problems, including a dismal credit rating (lowest in the 50 states), a huge public pension deficit, and almost $5 billion in delinquent bills. The fact that the Democratic party majority has been unable to improve the financial outlook, the high jobless rate, and other problems gives hope to the conservative Republican and Independent candidates.
Although primary races traditionally attract a low voter turn-out and little attention in the media, this year's races were full of interest for students of politics. Outstanding faces include a millionaire businessman, Bruce Rauner, who spent a record $6 million dollars to win his chance to challenge Pat Quinn, the current Governor. He was successful in spite of bigger than ever before opposition from labor unions.
Republicans hope to take the Governor's office for the first time since 1998. They also are trying to gain enough representation in the state's legislature to be able to influence fiscal policy. With the current Democratic majority in both houses of the legislature, Republican efforts have been futile. Conservative ideas and values may seem more attractive to residents who have been facing higher taxes and declining prosperity.
All 18 of the state's House of Representative seats will be on the ballot in the fall of 2014. One of the most interesting races to the nation at large is that of incumbent Jesse Jackson Jr., who has been in office since 1995. He may be more vulnerable than usual because of ethical problems and health concerns during recent years. Currently 12 of the state's 18 House seats are held by Democrats.
Senate Majority Whip Richard 'Dick' Durbin is also up for re-election this fall and a major target. It is hoped that his support of The Affordable Care Act, raising the debt ceiling, and other controversial policies will make him vulnerable. Chicago, however, is notoriously loyal to its elected officials.
Durbin's challenger will be a businessman and state Senator, Jim Oberweis. He operates a chain of ice cream shops in and around Chicago. He was elected partly because his name was familiar to many and also because his success in business inspires confidence. He was endorsed by Family PAC for his support of traditional family values. He promises to leave office after two terms if he wins a seat, in contrast to Durbin who is in his third term.
Illinois will be closely watched for many reasons, one of which is to see if there will be a conservative backlash against the fiscal, social, and international policies of the current administration in Washington. Election Day November 4th 2014 might see a swing to the right, if conservative candidates can get their messages across to the American people. This is a year in which every citizen can exercise their right and responsibility to vote, in order to help elect leaders they think will best serve them and the country at large.
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