The Editorial Board

Lindsey LaPointe impressed us with her command of the issues and willingness to challenge her own party.

Pete Donaghue told us he opposes a proposed millionaire surtax and supports pension reform.

Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz is a very practical Democrat who sees clearly the state’s fiscal challenges.

Terry Nguyen Le favors tighter electronic-monitoring rules, greater independence for the legislative inspector general and pension reform.

Though Paul Kendrick supports a graduated income tax and wealth tax, he told us he would not seek major new revenue without a pension deal.

Laura Hruska told us her top issue is property taxes. “We are being pushed out of our own homes by high taxes and costs,” she said.

Paul Jacobs is a traditional Republican, espousing spending restraint and lower taxes.

Christopher Belt has focused in recent years on modest bills to make lives easier for working-class people in Metro East.

Erica Harriss has proved to be a moderate Republican who works with Democrats and is exactly the sort of lawmaker Illinois needs at this moment.

If Democratic budgets are so unpopular in this district that the Democrat is opposing them, voters ought to opt for the Republican alternative.