By: Ashmar Mandou

As the Illinois Primary Elections nears, candidates are hitting the ground running, knocking on doors and sharing why they see themselves fit to join the ranks as State Representative, Cook County Circuit Court Clerk, or even Judge for the Circuit Court. This week, to kick-off our elections issues, we touched base with candidates Alderman Ricardo Muñoz, Rudy Lozano, Jr., Cynthia Ramirez, and Beatriz Santiago to inquire as to why they believe they are qualified and what elements would they bring if elected into their new position.