Anthony Airdo: Who he is, why he's running

Illinois House 77th District Republican Nominee: Anthony Airdo

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In the 77th Illinois House district, Republican nominee Anthony Airdo is challenging Democratic incumbent Kathleen Willis.

The Chicago Sun-Times sent all candidates seeking party nominations in the Illinois Senate a list of questions to find out their views on a range of important issues facing the state of Illinois.

Airdo did not return a completed questionnaire, but watch the video above to know why he is seeking office.

• Sun-Times endorsement for the Illinois House in the 77th District: Kathleen Willis

SUN-TIMES 2018 ILLINOIS VOTING GUIDE

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