Primaries were held across Illinois yesterday, and even though they were non-partisan, the Green and Libertarian Parties each endorsed several candidates (see this previous post). The results for each of them are below. They were obtained, in part, here and here.
Green Party
The following is from the Illinois Green Party, and might shed a bit of light on what kind of elections are taking place in Illinois on the 22nd (below is information from other third parties on the non-partisan primaries):
On Tuesday, Feb. 22, Municipal primaries will be held in several towns across Illinois, including a few locations where Green Party recognized candidates are running.… Read more ...
Ronald Hardy at Green Party Watch:
Alberto Bocanegra, Jr., Chair of the Cook County Greens, has apparently raised over $50,000 in his campaign for the 12th Ward Alderman in Chicago against incumbent George Cardenas and 3 other challengers. Cardenas has raised over $135,000 according to the Chicago Sun-Times.… Read more ...
Although a non-partisan race, the Green Party has endorsed Alberto Bocanegra for aldmerman in Chicago’s 12th ward. His campaign sent the following press release to contact.ipr@gmail.com:
BOCANEGRA CATCHES CARDENAS USING CITY RESOURCES TO PROMOTE CAMPAIGN
Alberto Bocanegra, candidate for Alderman in the 12th Ward, has exposed a glaring ethics violation by his opponent, incumbent George Cardenas.… Read more ...
Dave Schwab at Green Party Watch:
From Illinois Green Party gubernatorial candidate Rich Whitney:
November 4, 2010 – 12:34 amDon’t Lose Heart! Cause for Hope Amidst the Disappointment
A “Final” Campaign Message (But Read On!)
by Rich Whitney, 2010 Green Party Candidate for Governor
To the hundreds of people who supported me in my campaign for Governor, and to the roughly 100,000 or so who saw fit to vote for me, despite the politics of fear that swept Illinois this election season, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.… Read more ...
GreenChange.org has put out a piece on “8 Young Greens to Watch”, featuring 8 young Green candidates that Green Change considers deserving of national attention:
… Read more ...Introducing 8 Young Greens to Watch: 8 young candidates who are running hard to bring our values into the halls of power. With your help, 2010 can be a breakthrough year for the Green movement from Maine to California.