Carole Cheney
Carole Cheney (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Illinois' 6th Congressional District. She lost in the Democratic primary on March 20, 2018.
Elections
2018
General election
General election for U.S. House Illinois District 6
Sean Casten defeated incumbent Peter J. Roskam in the general election for U.S. House Illinois District 6 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Sean Casten (D) | 53.6 | 169,001 |
 | Peter J. Roskam (R) | 46.4 | 146,445 | |
| Total votes: 315,446 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 6
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 6 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sean Casten | 29.5 | 19,774 |
 | Kelly Mazeski | 26.8 | 17,984 | |
 | Carole Cheney | 17.4 | 11,663 | |
 | Amanda Howland | 12.7 | 8,483 | |
 | Becky Anderson Wilkins | 6.0 | 4,001 | |
 | Jennifer Zordani | 4.1 | 2,743 | |
 | Ryan Huffman | 3.5 | 2,365 | |
| Total votes: 67,013 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 6
Incumbent Peter J. Roskam advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 6 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Peter J. Roskam | 100.0 | 56,544 |
| Total votes: 56,544 | |||
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2012
Cheney ran in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 84. Cheney was defeated by Stephanie Kifowit in the Democratic primary on March 20, 2012.[1][2]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Stephanie Kifowit |
48.6% | 1,657 |
| Alex Arroyo | 26.3% | 895 |
| Carole Cheney | 25.1% | 857 |
| Total Votes | 3,409 | |
Campaign themes
2018
| “ | Environment
Climate change is a very real threat and we already are seeing its devastating impact. But the Trump Administration has rejected science-based environmental and energy policy, instead catering to big oil companies through tax credits and loopholes. In Congress, I will stand up against Donald Trump’s assault on environmental protections. As a mother of two, I believe that we are stewards of our natural resources and have an obligation to preserve and protect our environment. That’s why in Congress, I will champion renewable energy sources such as solar and wind energy, that also have been proven to create green jobs right here in Illinois and across the county. I will stand up against the Trump Administration’s assault on the EPA and sound science. I will also push for the reinstatement of our participation in the Paris Climate Agreement, end fossil fuel subsidies, protect public lands, and oppose dangerous pipeline proposals. Clean Air and Clean Water Protecting Illinois’ majestic landscape should not be a partisan issue. It’s unacceptable that Donald Trump and Peter Roskam have made protecting our air and water a political issue at the expense of sound, forward-looking policy. Our environment and natural resources support businesses like agriculture and tourism which boost job growth across the state. That’s why in Congress, I will support strengthening and enforcing the Clean Water Act and the Clean Air Act to protect our environment and natural resources to ensure we maintain its positive economic impact. Renewable Energy For too long, Republicans like Peter Roskam have subsidized and protected the energy industry at the expense of both our environment and American taxpayers. It’s time for Congress to end the loopholes and special tax breaks given to the oil industry, reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, and incentivize innovation and growth in the renewable energy sector. Developing clean energy technologies will not only result in a better environment, but in the creation of new, higher paying jobs. Our state has seen the economic benefits of a strong clean energy sector. In Washington, I will close loopholes that benefit the oil industry and require oil companies to disclose the contents of fracking fluid which could poison our drinking water. I will also prioritize a renewable standard to ensure that by 2050, 50 percent of our power is generated from a renewable source. A Leader in the Fight Against Climate Change The U.S. made important strides over the last decade in fighting the effects of climate change. Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement cedes up our leadership role on climate issues to countries like China and sends the wrong message worldwide. In Congress, I will stand in strong opposition to Republican efforts to attack the science behind climate change, and will work to make the U.S. a leader in fighting climate change once again. Education Every American deserves access to a quality and affordable education. Yet Donald Trump and Peter Roskam are committed to taking resources away from our public schools and making higher education even more expensive and out of reach for millions of Americans. Republican-backed policies have led to teachers being let go, larger class sizes, and less attention to the students who need it most. Education is our country’s great equalizer. In Congress, I will be an unwavering ally of our public schools and our teachers, and ensure that higher education is attainable and affordable for all Americans. K-12 Fostering a strong education system starts with building our public schools and supporting our teachers. That means recruiting and training quality teachers, while also supporting and advocating for them throughout their careers. We also need to prepare our students for the significant changes anticipated in our increasingly automated economy in the coming decades. In Congress, I will always put our public schools first and work with local businesses to promote curriculums that ensure students graduate with the fundamental skills they need to succeed, whether in college or in the job market. STEM Education In this global economy, we need to make sure that our kids can compete. That’s why I’ll make sure we’re investing in STEM education and expanding opportunities for kids to go to college or get vocational training. Higher Education As a mother of two kids in college who have student loans, I know how daunting and crippling student debt can be. It’s undeniable that the skyrocketing tuition prices have put college out of reach for countless families, and it’s unacceptable that a higher education comes with thousands of dollars in debt. Student debt in this country is harming not only those saddled with massive loans, but also our nation’s economy by diverting money that could have been spent purchasing goods and services. That’s why I support initiatives to reduce student loan debt, such as increasing our investment in Pell Grants and making income-based repayment plans accessible to more graduates. Technical and community colleges also offer an affordable opportunity to develop the cutting-edge skills needed to enter the workforce, yet there is still more we can do. Encouraging partnerships between technical colleges and the private sector through apprenticeships and recruitment programs will make tuition more affordable and ensure our students are graduating with the training needed to succeed. In this great nation, college costs should not be a barrier to higher education. I will work to end the barriers to higher education that both contribute to our nation’s growing income inequality and are hampering economic growth. Healthcare Every American has a right to accessible, affordable and quality healthcare. But that right is under attack. Republicans like Peter Roskam have been working hard to to strip health care away from millions of Americans and their families. I will fight to ensure every American has access to health care by exploring options ranging from a public option to provide additional choice, lowering the eligibility age for Medicare, and working to find rational ways to reduce costs while providing quality health care. We need a strong leader in Washington who understands the importance of affordable healthcare and will fight to protect Medicare and Social Security. As your Congresswoman, I will be a strong advocate for affordable and quality health care, and work to ensure that no American ever worries about whether or not they will lose their healthcare because of partisan politics in Washington. Affordable Care Act As someone who receives their healthcare through the marketplace, I understand firsthand the disastrous impact that repealing the ACA would have on millions of American families and on our economy. That’s why I will defend the Affordable Care Act and stand up to Republican efforts to strip affordable health care from millions of Americans. Peter Roskam has repeatedly tried to repeal the ACA. Rather than sabotage the ACA, we should work to improve our healthcare system so that healthcare is affordable and accessible to all. Protecting Planned Parenthood I am strong advocate of women’s reproductive rights and the services provided by Planned Parenthood, the nation’s largest provider of both family planning services and health care to poor women. I will work to protect every woman’s right to make informed choices about her body in consultation with her doctor and without the interference of politicians. As Congressman Foster’s District Chief of Staff, I toured the Planned Parenthood facility in Aurora in the wake of an arson incident to provide moral support to people who work there and to stand up for Planned Parenthood. I will work to ensure Planned Parenthood can continue to provide crucial health and family planning services to millions of American families. Social Security and Medicare Social Security and Medicare are two important promises made to seniors that we must keep. Donald Trump and Peter Roskam have already set their sights on cutting Social Security and Medicare to pay for more handouts to special interests. In Congress, I will oppose efforts to privatize Social Security and attempts to decrease funding for Medicare. Fighting the Opioid Epidemic I will work to address the opioid epidemic that is devastating so many communities throughout Illinois. Virtually everyone in our District knows someone whose life has been impacted in some way by the opioid crisis. In Congressman Foster’s office, I worked closely with local governments and community organizations in battling this scourge. We can combat the epidemic by supporting effective treatment, and we can curb its expansion by holding pharmaceutical companies accountable for failing to prioritize human lives over profits. Economy I grew up in a modest, middle-class family. My brothers and I were taught that if we worked hard we would have opportunity and the chance to succeed. This seems out of reach today. Many people still have not fully recovered from the financial crisis, and small business has been particularly slow to recover. Our region has long been at the forefront of economic growth and industrialization, but automation continues to change our workplace and require different skills from our nation’s workers. It’s time for Congress to put our economy and American workers first, and stop promoting damaging trade deals that incentivize American companies to send jobs overseas. I will support policies that enable the middle-class to expand and grow in the economy of today and tomorrow. Income Inequality Since the 1980s, wages have stagnated for everyone except the extremely rich. Donald Trump said he would fight for the middle class, but instead he has advocated for corporations and special interests. Likewise, Peter Roskam led efforts to pass a tax bill that rewards large corporations and pays for it by raising taxes on the middle class. We need policies in Congress that reward hard work, and place economic security in reach for families throughout our communities. Training With constantly emerging technologies and workplace innovations, we need to make sure our workers can compete in the global job market. Here in Illinois, we’ve seen the success of job training programs such as the Manufacturing Careers Internship Program, a technical training program that helps young people develop what they need to pursue manufacturing careers while providing companies with trained workers. But there is still more we can and must do, like encouraging private sector investment in job recruitment programs and apprenticeships to help our workers get ahead and succeed. Trade Deals Our community has seen the devastating impact of trade deals like NAFTA. But when negotiated fairly, trade can offer an opportunity to create jobs, foster economic growth, and encourage businesses to pick Illinois as their home. That’s why I support fixing NAFTA to make sure we keep jobs here at home. In Congress, I will only support trade deals that are fair to the very workers they are supposed to benefit. This means supporting deals that include worker standards to ensure employees are safe and treated fairly in the workplace. Similarly, trade deals must also include strict environmental standards and protections from currency manipulation to make sure our businesses can compete fairly in the global market. [3] |
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| —Carole Cheney for Congress[4] | ||
See also
- United States House of Representatives
- Illinois' 6th Congressional District election, 2018
- Illinois' 6th Congressional District
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate List," accessed December 5, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed May 14, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Carole Cheney for Congress, "Issues," accessed February 14, 2018
