Dupage Policy Journal

Heather Brown, the Republican candidate for the District 25 State Senate seat, said she hopes voters "sweep the floor and change the role of the complete government corruption." In the forthcoming general election, Brown will compete against Karina Villa.

"Brown: Every Vote Counts," said Brown, according to Facebook. "There are so many opportunities for you these days to sweep the floor and change the role of the complete government corruption. Be sure to bring a friend or bring your famil[y]. I will listen and fight for the thousands that voted in the primary and for those that vote in the general."

In Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection feature, Brown's responses covered a range of topics from three key messages in her campaign to her first job; she also discussed the first bill she would introduce as a senator. According to her responses in this feature, Brown's campaign focuses on community safety, fiscal spending to assist the struggling economy, and protection of constitutional rights.

Screenshot of Heather Brown IL's March 22 Facebook post | Heather Brown IL Facebook page

"When I posted ads previously that I would introduce causes for our communities, my incumbent took them and claimed them as her own ideas. Though there will be much-needed changes I will recommend that we not go against our constitution and reclaim the terminology 'Elected Official'. When elected, it is your job to listen to your constituents, even people who are in office under your job title. It is ideal to work as a team to build up our State to be a home capable of helping our constituents and the people of our State during these hard times," she said.

In a recent Facebook post, Brown stated, "We need to vote with eyes wide open at the lies and the false titles of Bills brought up. We need full transparency, not fancy named Bills that do more harm than good to our communities. I hope everyone starts seeing into the lies. I am but one person, willing to be the bullseye to keep spreading the truth and awareness throughout our State."

Brown resides in West Chicago and has served as an independent alderman on the West Chicago City Council. She notes on her website that over the past seven years she has "learned how to work with those on both sides of the aisle while also speaking up for the people." She further emphasizes that she was the only alderman to vote "No" on every levy and "No" on water rate increases. She claims to be the only Alderman "to insist on fiscal responsibility during these hard economic times," as stated on her campaign website.