Election Profile: U.S. Representative IL-16th

By Joe Palmer

Adam Kinzinger

Party: Republican, Incumbent

Age: 34

Hometown: Channahon

Education: Bachelor’s degree in political science from Illinois State University

Career: Congressman, pilot in the Air National Guard

Main Goals/Priorities:

• Reducing the scope of federal government by eliminating unnecessary spending.

• Promoting fiscal responsibility in Washington.

• Expanding use of nuclear power options alongside development of other resources.

Wanda Rohl

Party: Democrat

Age: 41

Hometown: Ottawa

Education: Bachelor’s degree in social work from Aurora University, master’s degree in social work from Aurora University

Career: Social worker

Main Goals/Priorities:

• Maintaining a strong social safety net for all Americans.

• Becoming more energy independent as a country.

• Get Americans back to work with good paying jobs and strong benefits that include quality healthcare options.

• Promoting quality public education and access to all citizens.