Illinois House of Representatives District 49 candidate surveys, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 49 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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Candidates and election results

General election

General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 49

Incumbent Maura Hirschauer defeated Kevin Wallace in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 49 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Maura Hirschauer (D)	54.1	16,859
		Kevin Wallace (R)	45.9	14,309

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 31,168
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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Kevin Wallace (R)

Oppose Tax Increases and unbalanced budget

Keep our residents safe- stop defund police efforts

Stop corruption and government overreach

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Kevin Wallace (R)

I am very passionate about how efficient the State of Illinois is while spending our hard earned tax dollars. High taxes and rising crime have made Illinois a tough place to raise a family. The budgeting process in our state has to change. I am passionat about the safety of our communities and lowering taxes.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Kevin Wallace (R)

Growing up, I am the youngest of 6 children of a single mother who passed away when I was 11 years old. I know what it is like to struggle financially.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Kevin Wallace (R)

Mutual respect and appreciation.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Kevin Wallace (R)

High taxes combined with the need for updating our infrastructure requires a representative who has a proven record of leadership and problem solving. Equally as important is reducing the crime rate.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Kevin Wallace (R)

I do believe that the lessons I have learned as a Mayor, which requires a lot of diplomacy, is very beneficial in becoming an effective legislator.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Kevin Wallace (R)

While creating it is absolutely necessary to reach a compromise. We have democrats and republicans on our Village Board and we work together to approve policy that is best for the entire Village of Bartlett.

See also

More about these elections:

• Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2022

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