96 Candidates Respond to AIDS Survey

The AIDS Foundation of Chicago sent a survey to a total of 343 registered candidates for election to the U.S. House of Representatives, Illinois Senate, Illinois House of Representatives, constitutional office, and Cook County office. AFC received 96 responses for a return rate of 30%. Nine candidates vying for statewide office responded to AFC’s survey, including incumbent Governor Rod Blagojevich (D) who is seeking a second term. His opponents, Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka (R) and Rich Whitney (G), did not return AFC’s questionnaire. Blagojevich and five other statewide candidates and Ald. Todd Stroger, candidate for Cook County Board President, submitted written statements on their HIV/AIDS positions.

Read the full report at www.aidschicago.org.