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June 28, 2022 Illinois Democratic Party State Primary

Candidates for U.S. Congress 6th District, Illinois

Charles M. Hughes - D

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Sean Casten - D

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Marie Newman - D

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Charles M. Hughes

Sean Casten

Biographical

General Philosophy

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Educational Background

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Achievements If Elected

Areas to Concentrate On

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Campaign Contributions, Limits & Citizens United Case

Voting Rights

Voter Registration

Foreign Policy

Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Conflict

Israel

Gaza

China

Russia

Ukraine

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Jobs

Small Businesses

Infrastructure

Paid Maternity, Family & Medical Leave

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Police Reform

Labor, Wages & Unions

Unions and Collective Bargaining

Paid Maternity, Family & Medical Leave

Wages

Health & Medical

Medicare

Healthcare

Prescription Drugs

Pre-Existing Conditions

Women's Health & Reproduction

Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)

Mental Health

Opioid Crisis

Education & Schools

Education

Student Debt & Forgiveness

Student Loans, Scholarships and Pell Grants

Department of Education

Community Colleges

Free College Tuition

Vocational and Technical Education

Environment & Climate Change

Clean Energy

Green Technology & Infrastructure

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Abortion(Pro-Choice) v Pro-Life

Planned Parenthood & Family Planning

Contraception

Violence Against Women Act

Courts, Laws & Justice

Crime Victims Rights (Marsy's Law)

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

LGBTQ+

Women’s Rights

Equal Rights Amendment

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Planned Parenthood & Family Planning

Gun & Property Rights

Ban on Bump Stocks & Assault Weapons

Right to Own and Cary Guns - Second Amendment

Gun Background Checks

Energy

Electricity Transmission Grid

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

The Wall, Border Security & Border Patrol

Immigration Policy & Reform

Dream Act

Infrastructure & Transportation

Transportation

Infrastructure

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

TikTok

Green Technology & Infrastructure

Taxes

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans' Beneifts

Sex & Sexuality

LGBTQ+

Equal Rights Amendment