Free & Equal, Inc., Creates Harmony Across Party Lines In Illinois Challenge Process

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Contact: Christina Tobin
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Email: Christina@freeandequalinc.com
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Free & Equal, Inc., Creates Harmony Across Party Lines In Illinois Challenge Process

Free and Equal, Inc., assisted one candidate in dropping objections before the Illinois Board of Elections on Wednesday. In another case involving Free and Equal clients, a prominent Democrat has volunteered to assist a Republican running for State House in defending the objections against her.

On Wednesday, Republican David Ratowitz, running for U.S. House in District 5, dropped his objections against primary opponents Rosanna Pulido and Ashvin Lad. Free and Equal also counts Pulido as a client.

Ratowitz said, “The expertise that Free and Equal has lent to my petition defense has been considerable. Their willingness and ability to alleviate some of the burden on my campaign in this proceeding is what has allowed me to withdraw my challenges to my opponents.”

Andrew Spiegal, an attorney for Free and Equal, said, “David is taking the high road while navigating this challenge process. Now we can concentrate solely on defending his placement on the Illinois ballot.”

Also on Wednesday, one Free and Equal client, William “Dock” Walls, III, a Democrat for Governor, assisted Republican Deb Leticia Gordils for State House in District 11 at her objection hearing yesterday.

Walls said, “I was pleased to be able to assist Deb Gordils in her effort to remain on the ballot. It is really unfair for the Board of Elections to require Deb to defend against a improper objection papers, which did not have her name on them. It is an honor to stand with Deb against a process that is obviously flawed.”

Attempts to challenge the petitions of both Gordils and Ratowitz can be linked to Kevin Artl, Chief of Staff for Illinois House Minority Leader Tom Cross. Artl, however, has denied that he has anything to do with the challenges.

“These challenges are aimed to ensure that only candidates who will help keep Cross in power can appear on the ballot,” said Christina Tobin, Chief Executive Officer of Free and Equal, Inc.

Walls faces a records examination as part of his defense against an objection filed by Janice Dortch, who has been connected with incumbent Pat Quinn. That hearing begins at 9 a.m. on Thursday at the Thompson Center, at 100 W. Randolph St in Chicago, on the 14th floor.

In all, Free and Equal, Inc., now has nine clients from all three parties currently filing candidates for the 2010 elections. They are:

Deb Leticia Gordils, Republican for State House, District 11
Anita Forte-Scott, Republican for State House, District 56
Phil Collins, Republican for State House, District 17
David Ratowitz, Republican for U.S. House, District 5
Rosanna Pulido, Republican for US House, District 5 (objection withdrawn)
William “Dock” Walls, III, Democrat for Governor
Radusa Ostojic, Democrat for Judge in the 11th Subcircuit of Cook County
Daniel J Kairis, Green for U.S. House, District 14
Bill Schuerer, Green for U.S. House, District 8

Free and Equal, Inc. is a full-service, ballot-access consulting and petitioning firm. Free and Equal, Inc. is a nonpartisan firm that works with candidates from across the political spectrum. Free and Equal, Inc. does not endorse any candidates for office.

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