On October 2, 2002 Bungalo joined with the
Oak Park Area Lesbian and Gay Association (OPALGA) to host a
candidate forum at the Berwyn Public library. Eight candidates
running for local state of Illinois Senate and House of Representative
districts attended. Of those in attendence four were winners.
Those winning office were Deborah Graham, Don Harmon, Robert
Molaro and Karen Yarbrough. The event was a success and Bungalo
plans to host another candidate event at the next election. Pictured
below are the various candidates who attended the event in order
of appearance. |
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Lisa Hernandez, Democratic candidate for 24th
district, Illinois House of Representatives. |
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Robert Molaro, Democratic candidate for 21st
district, Illinois House of Representatives. |
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Robert Dallas, Republican candidate for 4th
district, Illinois Senate. |
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Julie Samuels, Green candidate for 8h district,
Illinois House of Representatives. |
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Karen Yarbrough, Democratic candidate for
7th district, Illinois House of Representatives. |
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Don Harmon, Democratic candidate for 39th
district, Illinois Senate. |
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Les Golden, Republican candidate for 78th
district, Illinois House of Representatives. |
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Deborah Graham, Democratic candidate for 78th
district, Illinois House of Representatives. |