Illinois' 17th Congressional District
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17th Congressional District candidate McGraw: ‘Our support in the law enforcement community continues to grow!’
Judge Joe McGraw, a candidate for the 17th Congressional District, has expressed his appreciation and pride in receiving an endorsement from the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (IFOP). The IFOP, which represents over 33,000 active duty and retired police officers in Illinois, is the second-largest organization of its kind in the United States.
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17th Congressional District candidate McGraw: ‘I’m ready to fight for everyday families’
Judge Joe McGraw, a candidate for the 17th Congressional District, has underscored the financial challenges that Illinois residents are grappling with and emphasized the need for a shift in leadership. McGraw voiced his concern over the economic hardships endured by citizens and criticized career politicians for their inability to address these issues.
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17th Congressional District candidate McGraw launches Law Enforcement Coalition
Judge Joe McGraw, a candidate for the 17th Congressional District, has announced the formation of his Law Enforcement Coalition in a significant development for his congressional campaign. The coalition boasts endorsements from 10 county sheriffs and various law enforcement professionals across the extensive 17th congressional district.
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17th Congressional District candidate McGraw: ‘Liberal politicians open our border’
Judge Joe McGraw, a candidate for the 17th Congressional District, declared his candidacy with a focus on restoring law and order, citing concerns over the surge of noncitizen arrivals and soft-on-crime measures. The escalating taxpayer costs associated with the surge of undocumented immigrants in Illinois have caused great concern among fiscal conservatives.
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17th Congressional District candidate McGraw: ‘Illinois recently ranked #6 in fentanyl deaths’
Judge Joe McGraw, a candidate for the 17th Congressional District, has underscored the pressing need for a holistic strategy to confront Illinois' alarming position as the sixth-highest state in the nation for fentanyl-related fatalities. His proposed solution includes border security enhancement, intensified action against drug dealers, and improved recovery alternatives for individuals battling addiction.
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17th Congressional District candidate McGraw: ‘Border security isn’t a Republican or Democrat issue’
Judge Joe McGraw, a candidate for the 17th Congressional District, has taken a definitive position on border security emphasizing that the issue transcends party lines and demanding action from do-nothing politicians. McGraw called out his opponent, U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-Ill.), accusing him of playing games with the critical matter of securing the southern border.
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McGraw: ‘Eric Sorensen has repeatedly voted against protecting our southern border’
Judge Joe McGraw, a contender for the 17th Congressional District, has criticized incumbent Eric Sorensen and President Joe Biden for what he perceives as their failure to secure the southern border. McGraw contends that the surge of illegal immigrants and the influx of fentanyl into America, exacerbated by Sorensen and Biden’s leadership, are detrimental to local communities and overburdening social services.
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Estrada: ‘Working families are seeing their version of the American Dream slipping away’
Ray Estrada, a contender for the 17th Congressional District, has drawn attention to a recent poll underscoring concerns among working families about their diminishing access to the American Dream. Estrada has pledged to advocate for increased American energy production and curbing expenditures on initiatives favored by the Biden administration and the far left.
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17th District Congressional candidate Estrada commits to term limits: 'Thank you Ray Estrada For Congress for signing the #termlimits on Congress pledge’
In a move towards political accountability and reform, Ray Estrada, a GOP candidate for Illinois' 17th Congressional District, has officially signed the Term Limits on Congress pledge.
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Estrada: Local families are tired of extreme political views getting in the way of making real policy changes to protect our national security and bring down the costs of everyday goods'
Ray Estrada, Republican candidate for Congress in Illinois’ 17th District, released the following statement in response to incumbent Rep. Eric Sorensen’s extreme voting record:
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King: ‘We had a great showing at our Election Integrity Seminar on Saturday!’
17th Congressional District Republican candidate Esther Joy King recently attended a seminar on election integrity.
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Harlan wants to 'take party back' as State Central Committee member
Conservative Patrick Harlan of Galesburg ran for Republican State Central Committee in the 17th Congressional District to “take the party back” from those who believe in “titles more than principles.”
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In era of 'fake news,' Fawell urging voters to educate themselves
In the era of what some media critics call “fake news,” some politicians, including Bill Fawell, a Galena Republican running for Congress in the 17th District, are warning their constituents to be aware of the difference between propaganda and news.
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Fawell, Bustos offering different views on what's wrong in America
The battle is heating up in the 17th Congressional District between U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-East Moline) and her Republican rival in the November general election, Bill Fawell of Galena, who is running under the slogan “Live the dream – take America back."
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Path to healing the nation begins with decentralization, Fawell says
William “Bill” Fawell, the Galena Republican vying the seat held by U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-IL) in the 17th Congressional District, delivered his take on liberty and domestic policy via a recent YouTube video that focuses on solving the problems he says are plaguing democracy today.
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Time to decentralize federal government, Fawell says
“The biggest issue facing America is the abuse of America by our over centralized federal government and its impact upon the nation’s finances, debt, jobs, health care and the madness of endless war,” Bill Fawell, who is running in the Republican primary for the chance to face off against U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-IL) in the 17th Congressional District, said in a press release.
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Henry County GOP hopes Jon Zahm can unseat incumbent clerk/reporter, official says
Henry County Republicans are pinning their hopes on Cleveland Village Clerk and former local Tea Party chairman Jon Zahm to unseat longtime Clerk/Recorder Barbara Link in next year's general election, a county GOP official said during a recent interview.