Chamber Voter's Guide

The Illinois primary election will be held on Tuesday, February 5, 2008.  If you need information about voter registration, absentee ballots, early voting, polling locations, etc., call the Tazewell County Voter Registration department at 477-2267.

The Business Environment Division, a committee of the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce, believes it is important that Chamber members exercise their right to vote.  The committee also believes it is important that Chamber members be informed voters, particularly when it comes to issues that can affect the local business environment.  

While there are many races to follow, the Business Environment Division focused their efforts on two, and sent a questionnaire to candidates in the following local races:  

(click on their names to read their responses)

91st ILLINOIS HOUSE SEAT
     Marvin Bainter
     Mike Smith

CHAIR, TAZEWELL COUNTY BOARD
     REPUBLICAN
     Timothy Church
     Vivian Hagaman
     Jim Unsicker
     David Zimmerman

     DEMOCRAT
     Larry Noreuil

18th CONGRESSIONAL RACE
In November we hosted a "Meet The Candidates Night" for the candidates for the 18th Congressional District seat.  So, we did not send them a questionnaire, but do provide links to their websites below:

     Jim McConoughey www.jimforcongress.com
     John Morris www.votejohnmorris.com
     Aaron Schock www.aaronschock.com