Democratic candidates for Champaign County auditor:
Ben Carlson
29, of Champaign
insurance agent, Cathy Hall and Associates
bachelor's degree in business management, Judson University
George Danos
46, of Champaign
mathematics teacher, Parkland College
bachelor's degrees in economics, University of Illinois, master's degree in actuarial science, UI
Kevin Sandefur
57, of Royal
accounting information systems developer, Community Shares of Illinois
needs nine hours to complete associate's degree in accounting at Parkland College; has application pending for acceptance into forensic auditing program at Franklin University in Ohio
Campaign finance information
Carlson reported $600 in contributions between Oct. 14, 2011 and Dec. 31, 2011. He had $182.47 on hand on Dec. 31. His only itemized contribution was $500 from Champaign businessman Doug Larson.
George Danos reported $70 in contributions between Dec. 12 and Dec. 31, 2011. He had $1,938.30 on hand on Dec. 31. His campaign report did not list any itemized donors.
Sandefur reported $1,615 in contributions between Oct. 1, 2011 and Dec. 31, 2011. He had $1,869.15 on hand on Dec. 31, 2011. His largest contribution was $500 from the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 149 in Savoy.
Why isn't it relevant to list the marital status and children/grandchildren for the male candidates for auditor, but it is relevant for the female candidates for Circuit Clerk?
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