Republican Candidate Comparisons
We believe that we need to put candidates on the ballot who, besides embodying Republican values, has the best chance to WIN the election! To that end, we provide FACT-based information below to help you make your choices for the PRIMARIES!
PLEASE VOTE IN THE PRIMARIES! March 17, 2026
FOR GOVERNOR OF IL
Final Nov race is against JB Pritzker
Ted Dabrowski
Proven track record of getting things done!
Cares for the people and the state of Illinois
Darren Bailey
Baily lost badly against JB Pritzker in 2022: 42% vs 55% for Pritzker!
Nothing is different today that will change the results of a second faceoff!
Case in point - he couldn't bother to show up at AM 560's Gubernatorial Debate on Feb 26!
JB even contributed to Bailey's campaign 4 years ago! Why? Because he knew Bailey couldn't win against him!
(and for those of you who care about our environment and the food you eat - his farm is quite conventional / chemical)
Ted Dabrowski is the former president of Wirepoints, where he helped build an Illinois-centric policy research and commentary brand based on straight talk, hard data and fiscal realism.
Ted previously worked from 2011 to 2017 at the Illinois Policy Institute, where he served as Spokesman and Vice President of Policy.
Prior to that, Ted spent more than 15 years building out and managing divisions of Citibank’s franchises in the developing, high-growth markets of Mexico and Poland.
Rick Heidner
He has drawn scrutiny for past real estate partnerships with a banking family that allegedly has mob ties;
And for previously donating to prominent Democrats, including Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and former Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx.
Source: https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/rick-heidner-casts-himself-as-trump-republican/
Gov hopeful took money from exec of garbage hauler dogged by mob allegations
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
Generally, his demeanor is argumentative and defensive, with no real plans to effect change in IL!
James Mendrick
IF we didn't have Ted Dabrowski, James would be a great option. He is for immediate removal of the Safe-T Act, removing Sanctuary State policies, cleaning up crime, rehabilitating criminals, etc. All good things!
But while Ted is also for those things, he is a more well-rounded, fact-based guy with detailed thoughts and plans on most every issue affecting Illinois.
With that - Ted is more likely to WIN against Pritzker!
FOR IL CONGRESS
Final Nov race is against Lauren Underwood
Gary Vician
Gary has a PROVEN TRACK RECORD of running for office, winning, and doing a fantastic job while in office!
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Part of Gary Vician’s service and volunteering experiences began as a family helping on political campaigns, and volunteered helping candidates and elected officials, local, state and national.
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He first ran and was elected Addison Township Trustee April 1, 1985, and reelected April 1989.
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He was elected as a Naperville Township Trustee three times: 1997, 2001 and 2005.
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His election as Naperville Township Supervisor was in 2009.
Jim Marter
Jim has already been resorting to personal attacks and dirty tricks against his opponent in this race...is that the party we want to have? And...see this track record... Jim's opponent has a better chance of actually winning
FOR US SENATE
Final Nov race is to fill Dick Durban's seat
Pamela Denise Long
Jeannie Evans
Has a long list of Republican, MAGA, and MAHA issues that she supports and plans to work with our President to codify all of the hard work he has been doing to put this country back on track.
See the list here:
https://longforsenate2026.com/issues/
She's a strong candidate, and a strong speaker who will be able to stand up against the leftist agenda.
Honestly, Jeannie is a really good choice also.
With her background litigating against tyrannical and privacy-destroying corporations, she would take on the issues with our country and support our President in his endeavors to right the ship.
The main reason that Pamela edges our Jeannie is because she has a stronger presence and may be more likely to win in November.
Don Tracy
Don recently ran the IL GOP for 8 years...did you notice wonderful changes in the part during his tenure? Did you see your friends and neighbors become more engaged? Nope. He's betting on his connections propping him up. And honestly, he just doesn't seem like a very good or even nice person. We can do better!
Casey Chlebek
This guy is a joke. He hardly speaks English. He has made up a bunch of acronyms as if somehow spouting off more acronyms will make him seem legit. Apparently he has already run for this position twice and lost - skip him!
PS this pic from his website is quite old - he looks much older these days!
Carey Caparelli
Mr Caparelli does not seem to have many views of his own - or certainly doesn't discuss them in any detail. He does, however, seem to be unwaveringly supportive of our President - which is not necessarily a bad thing. But certainly the GOP can do better with a thinker who can be helpful on various committees, etc.
More to come...