Local Candidates
We support and give voice to progressive, diverse candidates who are connected to their communities
The Hometown Project and our electoral partners support and give voice to progressive, diverse candidates who are connected to their communities and have a proven record of constructive, positive work within their districts. Artists are promoting candidates who share their values and who will work on behalf of their community to seek solutions to help all of their constituents, and not to serve the interests of national organizations and agendas. We make a dedicated effort to ensure diversity of our candidates from many perspectives including gender, age, and ethnicity. Our goal is to ensure that our candidates are informed, balanced representatives and reflections of the community they serve.
Mary Edly-Allen
Illinois
Running for: State Representative, District 51
which includes Cook and Lake Counties
Mary Edly-Allen is an educator, a mother of four, and a longtime advocate for children…
Katie Stuart
Illinois
Running for: State Representative, District 112
which includes parts of Madison and St. Clair Counties
Katie Stuart is not a politician. She is a wife, a mother of two, and an educator…
Kacie Weicherding
Illinois
Running for: State Representative, District 108
which includes parts of Clinton, Madison, St. Clair, and Washington Counties
A long-time resident of the district…