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Rich Whitney, Green Party candidate for Governor of Illinois, will appear on the ballot this November. But Rod Blagovoich does not want to you to hear Rich Whitney participate in any of the 12 upcoming debates between them!!

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September 4, 2006: the Illinois Channel interviewed Rich Whitney. Watch here (WMA, 30 Minutes). September 1, 2006: WBBM (780AM) reports the news that Whitney and the slate are ruled on the November ballot. Listen here. (MP3, 20 seconds) September 1, 2006: Chicago Public Radio covers the story of Rich Whitney making onto the November ballot including the help from Liberitarians. Listen here (MP3, 5 minutes) or see article here. August 25, 2006: Chicago Public Radio's 848 program reviews the news of August, and one guest calls the Greens getting on the ballot "the most under-reported story of August in Illinois." Listen here (MP3, 20 seconds). Listen to the whole segment here (MP3, 17 minutes). August 21, 2006: Chicago Public Radio covers news that the Democrats apparently now withdraw their objection to the Illinois Green Party petition signatures. Listen Now (MP3, 1 minute) May 15, 2006: Thom Hartmann interviews Rich Whitney, Green Party candidate for Governor of Illinois on May 15, 2006. Listen Now (MP3, 12 minutes).

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Stack of Slate Petitions at the IL Board of Elections, June 26, 2006 (Photo by Eric Much).

Is Illinois really a democracy?
Most people are unaware that *in Illinois, Republican and Democratic Party politicians* together passed laws so that they themselves *only have to gather 5,000* voter signatures to appear on the state wide ballot -- but then require the *Illinois Green Party* to gather *25,000* signatures in only 12 weeks! Help the Greens overcome this extreme barrier to offering voters another choice this November.

Read an open letter from ILGP gubernatorial candidate, Rich Whitney, to find out why you should Join the Green's Drive for Democracy!

ILGP Announces 2006 Statewide Slate

The Illinois Green Party is running a full slate of candidates for statewide office in 2006, including Rich Whitney for Governor and Julie Samuels for Lieutenant Governor.

Rich Whitney
ILGP Candidate
for Governor

“We believe that everyone in Illinois should have the chance to vote for someone that reflects his or her values. If you believe in grassroots democracy, social justice, ecological wisdom, and nonviolence, the Green Party offers you a chance to see your values reflected in your state’s government,” said Phil Huckelberry, state party co-chair.

The six candidates are a diverse group representing different parts of the state. They are:

Rich Whitney for Governor

Julie Samuels for Lt. Governor

David Black for Attorney General

Dan Rodriguez-Schlorff for Treasurer

Karen Young for Secretary of State

Alicia Snyder for Comptroller

The Illinois Green Party is also running candidates for local office including:

Dorian Breuer for 1st State Senate (near S.W. side of Chicago)
Roberto Cepeda for 2nd State Rep (Pilsen and Bridgeport area of Chicago)
Kathy Cummings for 4th State Rep (Wicker Park area of Chicago)
Timothy Curtin for 78th State Rep (Oak Park, Melrose Park areas)
Tom Abram for 103rd State Rep (Champaign-Urbana)
Phil Huckelberry for 88th State Rep (Bloomington-Normal)
Charlie Howe for 115th State Rep (Carbondale and surrounding area)
Nathan Helsabeck - 8th State Representative (Oak Park, Berwyn, Austin)

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