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Three members of the Libertarian Party of Illinois won elections in the local non-partisan races in Illinois this past Tuesday. “The people of Illinois are thirsty for real candidates representing real people, not just the special interests,” reports LP-Illinois State Chair, Lupe Diaz. “We now have more Libertarians elected to office in Illinois than ever before which bodes well for the future of the LP-Illinois and liberty throughout the state.”
In the northern part of the state, Doug Marks, member of the Fox Valley Libertarian Party (FVLP), was the highest vote getter in his race for Carpentersville Trustee. He ran with Paul Humpher, the second highest vote getter in the race. The FVLP worked to get both elected. “It’s time to let free markets and small government prevail,” declared Marks on hearing of his victory. He has already been assigned to chair a committee that will review all ordinances with the prospect of removing unnecessary, burdensome and unconstitutional ones. Another top vote getter that the FVLP helped elect was Campaign for Liberty Chair of Dundee Township, Allen Skillicorn, who won a spot on East Dundee’s Village Board.
Downstate is represented by Libertarian victor, Steve Hellin, winning a space on O’Fallon’s School Board. “Local elections matter, and every vote counts - I came in 3rd place by a margin of only 10 votes. While it was disappointing to see less than 15% voter turnout for our school board race, I am still encouraged by the 1066 voters who came to the polls looking to add at least 1 new face to the board. I am humbled by the opportunity to serve O'Fallon in this capacity, " Hellin expressed.
From central Illinois, Libertarian Karin Vermillion won a spot on the Mahomet Library Board.
LP Illinois members Don Stover (Greenville City Council), Karen Green (Bloomington City Council, Ward 2), Edwin Everly (Rantoul Township High School Board), Brian Sasso (Lincoln-Way School Board), J.D. Horton (Grayville Mayor) all ran valiant campaigns but did not win their respective positions this time. They will continue to fight for economic and personal freedom.
Libertarians throughout the state are proud of the efforts of all these dedicated candidates.
