2002 Candidate Questionnaire

To read an analysis of candidate responses from the most recent report, click here.

As a service to Illinoisans concerned about HIV/AIDS, the AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) surveyed hundreds of federal, state, and Cook County candidates this year on a range of critical AIDS public policy issues. While not endorsing candidates for public office, AFC regularly surveys candidates and publishes the results to inform people with HIV/AIDS, their service providers and advocates, and the general public about candidates' positions on an array of important AIDS-related issues.

AFC conducted the 2002 candidate survey in two parts. The first report, published in March 2002, included responses from congressional and statewide candidates vying for their party's nominations. This subsequent report includes responses from Illinois candidates running in the November 5 general election for Congress, state executive offices, the Illinois General Assembly, and the Cook County Board of Commissioners. In addition, AFC invited candidates for governor to submit written statements about their HIV/AIDS-related positions; Democratic nominee Rod Blagojevich was the only candidate to respond.

Results from both candidate questionnaires are available for download by clicking on the reports in the right hand column.

The Questionnaire:

October 2002 Report (PDF)

Blagojevich Response (PDF)

Survey Analysis

Press Release, 10/8/02

March 2002 Report (PDF)