Editor's note: Candidate was contacted by Patch Feb. 8 but did not provide information. The following information is courtesy of the candidate's Facebook page.

Campaign info

Position sought: 42nd District State Representative

Political party: Democrat

Website: Facebook page

William R. Adams for the 42nd District State Representative

E-mail address: wradams42nd@gmail.com

Address: 1237 Briarbrook Dr. #1B, Wheaton, 60189

Campaign committee: Citizens to Elect William R. Adams

Personal info

Age: 41

Education: Associates of Art - College of DuPage, Major in Accounting, Minor in Political Science

Occupation: Staff accountant

Previous Elected or Appointed Offices: None

Is there any additional experience you believe qualifies you for the position? 

Board of Director for Kentucky Mountain Kids - Non-Profit that help kids in the Appalachian country.

Candidate Questions

What would your priorities be if elected to this office?

1) Education

2) Pension Reform

3) Balancing the Budget

What sets you apart from the other candidates?

My passion to represent everyone in the district, regardless of sex, race or economical background.

What should first be done by the state to keep businesses that have strongly voiced the possibility of leaving, such as CME and Sears?

Not special incentives but tax credits for all business, large or small, when they create the jobs not before.

What can be done to help College Illinois?

When need to take care of the budget first and then deal with the social programs one program at a time.

What should the government do to create more jobs?

Not special incentives but tax credits for all business, large or small, when they create the jobs not before.

What are your philosophies on social issues such as same-sex marriage and abortion, and what should government’s role in those issues?

My philosophies are I am for equal rights for all, that includes but is not limited to sexual orientation and women rights. Civil union is a positive result of those rights.

Do you support a gaming bill that would increase the number of casinos or other gambling venues in Illinois? Should a casino be built in Chicago?

I will support a gaming bill if it was just used for education only.

What do you suggest for property tax relief?

By balancing to budget money will be freed up to give to school districts which in turn keep the property taxes stagnate or reduced.

Should the state consider consolidating school districts? What would be the best way to accomplish this in your legislative district?

No the state should not consider it because the individual identity of each school will be lost in the consolidation.

Should the state legalize marijuana?

Yes

Are there ways to reform the legislative scholarship program, or would you support calls to eliminate the program?

This has already been done.

Who are your political heroes and why?

Jesse Ventura because he won when everyone thought he couldn't and have passion for his position.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony, sued successfully or had a restraining order placed against you? If so, please explain.

No