Linda Andreas, Republican candidate for Madison County Clerk & Recorder in IL

Name: Linda Andreas

Political party (if applicable): Republican

Age as of June 28, 2022: 67

Campaign website or social media page: Andreas for Madison County Clerk on Facebook

Office seeking: Madison County Clerk & Recorder, IL

Are you an incumbent? No

Previous offices sought: None

Occupation: Retired

Education: Bachelor of Science in workforce education and development; Bachelor of Science in nursing

Please list highlights of your civic involvement: My civic involvement includes voting, volunteering, serving on Industrial Commission, organizing city events, attending school board meetings, obeying the law and paying taxes.

Who are your top three campaign contributors? Friends, family and private citizens to date

Why are you running? I want to restore integrity and trust to our election process.

What is the top issue in your race, and how would you address it? My top issue is the restoration of trust and integrity to the clerk office by cleaning and correcting records, ensuring security of same and streamlining access to the public.

Why should people vote for you? I am a conservative who is not a career politician but possesses the knowledge, skills and abilities to create positive change. I have a diverse background in administration, education, management and worldview with a military background. These characteristics are exactly what this office needs for this time.

This story was originally published May 31, 2022 at 8:57 AM.