Your Right. Your Decision. Your Vote. (Illinois)

Having a hard time cutting through the campaign clutter this election? AARP is here to help you choose the candidates that best reflect their views and values. We've created a voters' guide in Illinois' Senate race which has the candidates' positions in their own words, on issues like Social Security, the economy and the deficit. Before you vote on November 2nd, please go here to create a sample ballot you can take with you to the polls.
The Prairie State's Senate race features Democratic candidate Alexi Giannoulias running against Republican candidate Mark Kirk. In addition to their websites, you can catch Giannoulias, currently Illinois treasurer, at his Facebook page, Twitter stream, or YouTube channel; you can find Kirk, currently serving as U.S. Congressman from Illinois' 10th District, at his Facebook page, Twitter stream, or YouTube channel.
AARP is committed to helping you get the facts you need to choose candidates who best reflect your views and values. Because it's your right, your decisions, your vote.