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Bendas For Congress
PO Box 09062
Chicago, IL 60609-9062

Telephone: (708)-821-8399


Email Mike at:
Mike.Bendas@bendasforcongress.com
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Why is Mike Bendas running for Congress?

Because I have served this great nation for 30 years and I see incompetence, a shortage of leadership, a lack of vision and total fiscal irresponsibility. My West Point foundation makes service a true priority, and it is time to make a difference.

It is time to serve again!

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Thank you Everyone!!

I want to thank everyone involved in this election!  The Republicans did very well nationally, fairly well in Illinois (captured 3-4 Congressional seats but may have lost the Gubernatorial race), but things stopped at the Cook County line.  Only Dan Patlak won in Cook County, and he will do a great job. 

Personally I am disappointed but not shocked, Congressman Lipinski had a 20 to 1 funding advantage plus a huge name recognition advantage. 

The team that worked on my campaign was exceptional, dedicated and professional.  I want to especially thank those who hit the streets, stood at METRA stations before the sun came up, put up signs, set up gatherings and so on.

We are analyzing the race, the lessons learned and looking to the future.  Keep up the spirit, there is a future that is bright now that the House of Representatives is in the hands of fiscally responsible conservatives.

Thanks again, and look to the future.


Colonel's Corner Archive


Congressional Victory Upset Celebration for Mike Bendas!

Tuesday, Nov 2d, 7:00 pm after the polls close. BJ McMahon’s at 5432 W 95th Street (708) 422-3111

Let’s enjoy life after this long election season.  We’ll provide some pizzas, watch the results and see how it works out.

Thank you for your support!

Final Victory Days – this weekend!!

Wrapping up 6 days of hitting the METRA stations for the morning rush hour. These 5:00 am trains make it a long day. We will also wrap up the phone calls from the Victory Center.

This weekend we will be doing a lot of door to door canvassing, so if you want to help out either with calling from the Victory Center or going door to door, contact Art, Mike’s campaign manager at a.wielkoszewski@gmail.com, call Art at (201) 738-2834, or call Mike on the campaign phone at (708) 821-8399.

The end is in sight and we are getting a lot of good vibes for people across the district!!


Mike Bendas on Union Influence on Elections

SEE VIDEO


Mike Bendas on Laws and their Complexity

SEE VIDEO

Mike Bendas – State of the Nation

SEE VIDEO
 

Current Activities
In addition to helping the Worth Township GOP get out candidate information, Mike attended the Oak Lawn pumpkin festival. He talked to over a hundred folks, the vast majority were very interested in an option to Lipinski. Many people took multiple flyers to hand out to friends. The LaGrange/Western Springs group was very active getting signs out, as was the Oak Lawn group. You will be seeing more signs soon. Mike will be at a Metra station during the morning rush hour every day from now to the election. We can always use a few more volunteers, call 708.821.8399 or Email mike.bendas@bendasforcongress.com to help out.

Campaign Update – Hand Lotion Distribution
Over 1200 bottles of Bendas For Congress lotion have been distributed to Fire Stations, Police Stations, VFWs and American Legions. This is my thanks as a retired Colonel for their service and for risking their lives for our safety.

The new Bendas For Congress yard signs are printed and are starting to show up around the district. If you would like to put one up, email me at mike.bendas@bendasforcongress.com


Link to new Bendas video
If you think that I am too “stiff”, etc. put a comment on my Facebook page. By the way, if you have not become a Facebook fan, you should do so since the campaign will start to heat up and there will be more and more good information. All you have to do is say that you “Like” the page and you are a fan! See Video


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