It’s been more than 30 years since a Democrat has held the 10th congressional seat in Illinois, but now it’s Brad Schneider’s turn.
Schneider, a business consultant from Deerfield, beat incumbent Robert Dold (R-Kenilworth).
During
his victory speech, Schneider said he’s emerged from the campaign
changed for the better, not because of the process, but because of the
people in the 10th district.
“Together, we just made history,” he told the crowd of more than 200 supporters at the Northbrook Hilton.
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The Chicago Federation of Labor has made a major television ad buy with a 30-second message making an appeal to elected officials and constituents about the fiscal cliff. The ad notes that although the election may have been a victory for Democrats at the local and national levels, "the fight has just begun."
Democratic candidate for the 10th congressional district
Brad Schneider voted with his two sons and his wife at the bustling Red
Oak Elementary School in Highland Park as the sun rose this morning.
If tomorrow’s six extremely close (see recent polls 
As election day nears, and Illinois voters are 
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Bob Dold and Democratic candidate Brad Schneider
packed Lake Forest High School’s auditorium during their first live
debate in the 10th congressional district Sunday afternoon. 
As election season heats up, the battle for control of Congress may come down to the outcome of several key races in Illinois.