cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/42579229

Hey everyone!

Early voting for a lot of local elections is coming up soon. Primaries for these candidates is important because this is the first way constitutes can voice their support for candidates and get them through the next phase.

Sometimes, these races get overshadowed by bigger races, but each race is important especially in the times we are living in now.

This is a list of our endorsed candidates currently.

All of these candidates are people-funded and people-run, meaning they do not take money from corporate or special interest money. You’ll be able to see endorsements, events, volunteer opportunities, and their issues that matter most of them.

• Mahnoor Ahmad - Running for DuPage County Board in District 2

• Ben McAdams - Running for IL State Senate in District 24

• Joey Ruzevich - Running for IL Congress from District 6

• Junaid Ahmed - Running for IL Congress from District 8

I encourage you to check out their websites and research the races if they are in your area.

• Check your registration (IL’s Online Voter Registration)

• Check where you can vote (either by mail or in-person) at the Illinois Online Voter Website

• Research candidates on your ballot (even if they’re not listed here!) so you’re ready for voting! (I write my picks down before going to the polls!)

• If you are able to volunteer for these candidates (or any other candidates on your ballot!) and believe in what they do, I encourage you to check out their events and volunteer opportunities, too!

• If you’re able to go to their forums to ask questions, I encourage it. Speaking to candidates live is a wonderful way to see if they’re the right pick for you!

Thanks for taking the time to read this! It’s appreciated! :D