With the Illinois Primary in just a few months, Campaign 2014 is now well underway. In districts where the Green Party is an “established” party under Illinois election code, several Greens will be on the ballot in the March 18, 2014, primary, including:
Congressional Districts
Nancy Wade, U.S. Congress, 5th district (NW Chicago & Cook, NE DuPage)
Paula Bradshaw, U.S. Congress, 12th district (Metro East/Carbondale)
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (3 seats)
George Milkowski
Karen Roothaan
Michael Smith
In addition to these candidates for partisan office, there are a number of candidates for precinct/township committeeperson. While none of these races are competitive, you can show your support for the Green Party by asking for a Green Party ballot in the March 18, 2014, Illinois primary (if there are no Green Party candidates in your area, you can ask for a non-partisan ballot).
Opportunities Partisan Offices
In most districts in Illinois, the Green Party is considered a “new” party under the state election code. This means that we will begin gathering signatures after the March 18, 2014, primary. We are currently recruiting candidates for these partisan offices:
*Statewide offices: Governor, U.S. Senator, Secretary of State, etc.
*Legislative: U.S. Congress, State Senate, State Rep.
*County: Countwide offices, county board, etc.
Local School Council – Chicago
While the main board of Chicago Public Schools is appointed by the mayor, individual schools in the district have their own nonpartisan Local School Councils comprising parents, staff and community members. The next LSC elections will be held in April 7 & 8, 2014, with nomination paperwork due in early February 26, 2014. Those who are elected serve two-year terms. Information about LSCs can be found here.
If you are interested in representing the Illinois Green Party in 2014, or if you would like to be involved in a campaign, please contact the ILGP Executive Committee at [email protected] or contact a Green Party chapter near you.