2004 Candidate Questionnaire

The AIDS Foundation of Chicago has conducted a survey among all U.S. Senate candidates in Illinois vying for their party's nominations in the March 16 primary election.

Democratic candidates Mr. Gery Chico, Mr. Blair Hull, Comptroller Dan Hynes, State Senator Barack Obama, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, Ms. Nancy Skinner, Ms. Joyce Washington, and Republican Mr. Jonathan Wright completed the survey and included statements about their specific HIV/AIDS plans, if elected senator. Republican candidates Mr. John Borling, Mr. Chirinjeev Kathuria, Mr. Andy McKenna, Mr. Jim Oberweis, State Senator Steven Rauschenberger, and Mr. Jack Ryan did not return AFC's survey.

AFC conducted the poll as a service to Illinoisans concerned about HIV/AIDS. The survey included questions on a variety of issues including healthcare, HIV prevention, AIDS research, and housing. 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

The statewide primary election will be held on Tuesday, March 16, 2004. You must register to vote by February 17, 2004 to vote in these elections, but you may register after that date to vote in the nationwide General Elections to be held on November 2, 2004. For information on voting locations, contact the Illinois State Board of Elections at (800) 923-VOTE.

View the Survey (PDF)


Written Responses (PDF)

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