District 7

Name: Jerry Augsburger

Political Affiliation: Democrat

Education: Bachelor’s and Master’s from Ball State University, advanced graduate work at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and University of University of Missouri, Colombia

Occupation: Retired from NIU, director of NIU Students Financial Aid Office (1983-1998), worked in the NIU Financial Aid Office (1967-1978).

Political Experience: DeKalb County Board member for District 7; DeKalb County Finance Committee member; Vice Chairperson of the DeKalb County Highway Committee.

Source: Jerry Augsburger

Name: Erik Calmeyer

Political Affiliation: Republican

Education: Management major at NIU

Occupation: Student Association Director of Governmental Affairs

Political Experience: Assisted in campaigns with the

College Republicans

Source: Erik Calmeyer

District 8

Name: Loretta J. Muller

Political Affiliation: Democrat

Education: B.S. in economics and a M.P.A. degree from NIU

Occupation: Assistant operations manager for Metlife in Rockford

Political Experience: Democratic precinct committee person in DeKalb for Precinct 19

Source: Loretta J. Muller

Name: Scott M. Newport

Political Affiliation: Republican

Education: Bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics from University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, master’s in agricultural economics from University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana.

Occupation: Farm business specialist.

Political Experience: First time running for office

Source: Scott M. Newport