Category: Elected Officials

2021 Election Results

By: Joseph Brant, Editor During the 2021 Youth and Government Assembly, delegates voted remotely for their candidate of choice. The candidates gave speeches during the 2021 Opening Session. The gubernatorial candidates participated in a...

Lt. Governor Candidate 2021: Carlos Martinez

By: Elizabeth Arias and Lea Bartos As a Lt. Governor candidate, Carlos Martinez plans to include more delegations from regions two and three as well as provide all regions with equal opportunities for resources....

Lt. Governor Candidate 2021: Tinu Sathya

By: Elizabeth Arias and Lea Bartos “It took being forced into discussion with all kinds of different people with different views to really impress…the importance of impartiality and understanding,” shared Lt. Governor candidate Tinu...

Gubernatorial Candidate 2021: Asa Newell

By: Elizabeth Arias and Lea Bartos As a gubernatorial candidate, Asa Newell strives to improve training for Lobbyists and Legislative Assistants, as well as expand the judicial system into other delegations. Because of the...

Gubernatorial Candidate 2021: Aayush Gupta

By: Elizabeth Arias and Lea Bartos After seeing all the “incredible debate in the committee rooms, the legislators advocating for their bills, and the beauty of the capitol building,” Aayush Gupta was inspired to...

State Senator Tells Delegates to be Bold

by: Elise Fulmer On Thursday, during training, the Observer had the privilege of talking with and interviewing Illinois Senator Elgie Sims, Jr. He shared aspects of his job, passions, and advice for youth interested...