Elgin Township Democrats

Hosted by League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area


The LWV of the Elgin Area cordially invites you to participate in a moderated Candidate Forum for the candidates running in the March General Primary Election.

During the first half-hour, voters will have the opportunity to talk informally to the candidates in a “Meet and Greet” before the Forum begins promptly at 6:30 pm.

Candidates for the following contested races have been invited to participate:

8th Congressional*:


Democratic Primary:

• Inam Hussain
• Raja Krishnamoorthi
• William Olson

Republican Primary:

• Uncontested

Illinois Senate District 22:



Democratic Primary:

• Cristina Castro
• Rae Yawer

Republican Primary:

• Uncontested

Illinois Senate District 25:



Republican Primary:

• Beth Goncher
• Jeanette Ward

Democratic Primary:

• Uncontested (Karina Villa will be on November ballot)

Illinois Legislative District 65



Democratic Primary:

• Mohammed “Mo” Iqbal
• Martha Paschke

Republican Primary:

• Uncontested (Dan Ugaste will be on November ballot)

* Candidates will be allowed to participate even if their opponents do not attend except for federal offices, which must have at least two candidates present to participate.

The Primary Election is March 17th; Early Voting begins March 3rd

Candidate Forum - Rules & Guidelines

The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan, issue-oriented political organization that holds voter education as a primary mission. This is why the League sponsors forums such as this. We must abide by certain rules to respect the impartiality of the organization and the event. We do not endorse or recommend candidates for office and we are neutral with regard to the candidates who are the focus of this forum. Filming, other than by the League or its partners is not allowed.

• The League is not responsible for the accuracy of statements made by the candidates.
• The candidates will be requested to address a specific question(s) in their opening remarks.
• Audience questions will be written and collected by League members. Questions are to address issues, not personalities. The · League reserves the right to screen questions.
• Please write only one question per card, and there may not be time for all questions.
• Time limits for candidate responses will be enforced.
• No campaign buttons or the like will be allowed in the forum.
• Audience will remain silent and in their seats during the forum.
• Audience will not be permitted to respond in any audible way to the candidates.

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