Archive for October 2018
A Special Message from Karen McConnaughay
October 30, 2018 Dear Friends, It has been my privilege and honor to serve as your state senator for the past six years. Although I am moving on, representation in our community is something I remain concerned about. I’ve had the opportunity to get to know Dan Ugaste and for me, it’s about…
Read MoreEARLY VOTING LOCATIONS
As of Monday, October 22, you can now VOTE EARLY for the November 6, 2018 General Election. What do you need to Early Vote? Voters do not need to provide an excuse or reason why they cannot vote on Election Day. Government-issued photo ID is not required but is helpful if there is a question…
Read MoreDan Ugaste Endorsed by the Daily Herald
I am so proud to have received the endorsement of the Daily Herald, take a look at what they had to say about our campaign: “Voters in Illinois House District 65 have a choice between fiscal conservative Dan Ugaste of Geneva and teachers union chief Richard Johnson of Elgin, and while the special interests no…
Read MoreIn Case You Missed it
Voters in Illinois House District 65 have a choice between fiscal conservative Dan Ugaste of Geneva and teachers union chief Richard Johnson of Elgin, and while the special interests no doubt are in Johnson’s corner, we think Ugaste would make the better state representative… He’s a thoughtful, straightforward attorney who’s been involved in the community.…
Read MoreHave You Applied to Vote By Mail?
The November 6, 2018 election is right around the corner. Have you applied to vote by mail yet? Applying to vote by mail is now easier than ever. You can now apply online, and the clerk will mail a ballot to you. It only takes a minute or two to apply to get your mail-in…
Read MoreSave The Date
Join Dan For Dinner on October 16th
You’re Invited to Dinner with Dan!
Report: Madigan backs Elgin’s Richard Johnson with nearly $124,000
Elgin State House candidate Richard Johnson received another $123,829 from Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chief Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) between Sept. 6 and Sept. 30, state filings show. The Madigan funding was disclosed in reports filed with the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE) by Johnson… Read more here.
Read MorePAC: The ‘Johnson-Madigan Fix’ blocking property tax cuts
A political action committee says the candidacy of Elgin state House candidate Richard Johnson is part of a scheme by House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) to keep suburban property taxes high. Madigan is almost entirely financing Johnson’s campaign. He has given him… Read more here.
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