Kody Czerwonka
Kody Czerwonka (independent) ran for election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 110. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Czerwonka completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Kody Czerwonka was born in Montrose, Illinois. He earned three associate degrees from Lake Land College and a bachelor's degree from Eastern Illinois University. Czerwonka's career experience includes working in accounting, management, and marketing. He has served as a treasurer with the Tuscola GSA Booster Club, as a vice grand with Tuscola Odd Fellows, and he has been affiliated with Tuscolians for Racial Justice.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 110
Incumbent Chris Miller defeated Kody Czerwonka in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 110 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Chris Miller (R) | 76.2 | 35,788 |
 | Kody Czerwonka (Independent)  | 23.8 | 11,168 | |
| Total votes: 46,956 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 110
Incumbent Chris Miller advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 110 on March 17, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chris Miller | 100.0 | 11,351 |
| Total votes: 11,351 | |||
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Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Kody Czerwonka completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Czerwonka's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I'm running to change the way we look at politics. Many people are fed up with party politics and politicians. For too long, too many politicians have been able to buy their seat at the table and forget about their constituents the minute they arrive in Springfield. Politicians aren't concerned with fighting for the People anymore; instead, they only focus on what's best for them and their own pocketbooks.
I'm not your ordinary politician, and I don't represent or have ties to any political party. I am running as an independent to bring common sense to both sides of the aisle in Springfield.
- I will fight to impose term limits on Illinois lawmakers so that we can address the deep rooted corruption that has plagued Illinois politics for decades.
- I will fight to make Illinois a leader in the Midwest for green energy. We have the infrastructure and resources, but we don't have politicians who aren't bought by the fossil fuel industry.
- I will fight to change Illinois education to work for everyone. Teachers deserve raises and to be able to purchase state health insurance like other State employees. We should work for ways to implement more nontraditional tracks for students after high school because not every student is meant to be a college ready high school graduate. We must also provide school lunches to every K-12 child in public schools and end school lunch debt.
I am passionate about getting dark money and big money out of politics. So many politicians get to Springfield and work for their highest campaign contributors instead of their constituents that elected them. I believe if we get dark money and special interests out of politics, we can finally begin addressing our climate crisis in a more head on fashion, which is another issue I am passionate about.
I am also passionate about protecting our public schools and fighting for teachers and education. I was someone that benefited from my public education. I've had many wonderful teachers help guide my path along the way through school. I know the importance of a solid educational foundation, and I also know that doesn't look the same for every student. It's time we think outside the box so that we include every student in success.
We need to invest more in public education, not cut funding for it just to give to private charter schools. This started with a bill that recently passed in Illinois that raises the minimum salary for teachers to $40,000, my opponent voted against this raise. I don't think it goes far enough; we must finally pass legislation that allows teachers to get state insurance for themselves and their families just like any other government employees do.
We also need more funding to allow public schools to develop non-traditional educational routes for those students who may not be on the path toward college success, but can still exceed in a trade.
The characteristics and principles that are most important for an elected official include compassion, empathy, care and hope.
Empathy and compassion
My first job was in high school at my local DQ. I was there for around two years and became one of the youngest shift leaders for this particular DQ franchise. When I graduated high school and went off to Lake Land College, I left my job at DQ for Sears to be their Cashier Lead.
Perks of Being A Wallflower - Stephen Chbosky
I read this book at a time I was struggling with my own sexuality which this book touches upon. I read it at a perfect time in my life that really made me connect with the book. The film is very well made too.
For What It's Worth - Buffalo Springfield
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 26, 2020
