Candidate Spotlight: Steve Stadelman for State Senate 34th District

Steve Stadelman 
Democrat 
Illinois Senate, 34th District 
Email: steve@voteforsteve2012.com
Website: http://stevestadelman.com/Vote_for_Steve_State_Senate_2012/HOME.html

Steve Stadelman is 100% pro-choice and he has been endorsed by Planned Parenthood Illinois Action.

Issues: Jobs and Job Training, Education, Transportation Infrastructure, and Supporting Small Businesses

Biography: After 25 years as a Television Journalist in Rockford, many people are asking me why I’m running for State Senate.

“Why would you go into politics?” is the question I hear from many of you who are frustrated and disillusioned with the direction of the State of Illinois and Rockford area.

Your frustration is the reason I decided to get involved. As someone who’s been outside the political process, I understand the need for candidates who bring a fresh perspective to State Government.

I grew up on a small dairy farm. Because of financial difficulties faced by many family farmers, my father lost his business. Money was tight. After several months of unemployment, my father got a job in a factory. I later went to college with grants and loans.

Those experiences are why I’m running as a Democrat in the 34th District. I’ll fight for the middle class and the working men and women.

My top priorities are jobs and education. I believe they go together. We need to do a better job of putting people back to work and preparing our students for careers and college. My four children go to Rockford Public Schools. I have a direct stake in making sure all students get a quality education.

As a journalist, I’ve been a force for change. With your help, we can change the direction of our state and our community.

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