Meet Republicans running to represent Kane County and Illinois

U.S. Senate (Republican Primary):

Casey Chlebek – Businessman, community leader, America-first conservative
Jeanne Evans – Antitrust attorney focused on lowering costs and public safety
Jimmy Lee Tillman II – Historian, MLK Republicans president, proven conservative organizer
Don Tracy – Former IL GOP Chairman, advocate for working families
Pamela Denise Long – Political commentator, free speech and constitutional values
R. Cary Capparelli – Conservative businessman and national security leader

Congress & Kane County Republicans include:

Jennifer Davis, Herbert Hebien, Mark Rice (IL-08)
Jeff Walter, Michael Pierce (IL-11)
Gary Vician, Jim Marter (IL-14)
Chris Lauzen (Treasurer), Rob Russell & Lou Santoyo (Sheriff)

Why Republicans are running:

✔ Stop tax increases and rein in government spending
✔ Support law enforcement and safer communities
✔ Put families, faith, and freedom first

Candidate choices matter — vote informed in the Republican primary.

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