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Democratic Candidate for Sangamon County Board, District 18. Democratic Primary Election: Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

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March 11, 2026 - 7 a.m. - AM Springfield Hour by Hour Podcast Sam visits with Matt Noonan IV during the stop at Noonan Equipment and Event Rental, and county board candidate Miguel Valente introduces himself.

Today, I appeared on AM Springfield with Sam Madonia and Greg Halbleib during the 7 AM hour to introduce myself and talk about my vision for the Sangamon County Board.

omny.fm/shows/am-spr...

11.03.2026 14:58 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A Fresh Start: Vote Miguel M. Valente for Sangamon County Board, District 18!
A Fresh Start: Vote Miguel M. Valente for Sangamon County Board, District 18! YouTube video by Friends of Miguel Valente

It's time for a fresh start!

Vote Miguel M. Valente for Sangamon County Board, District 18.

To learn more, please visit: www.votevalente.com

06.03.2026 13:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Spotlight on Miguel Valente
Spotlight on Miguel Valente YouTube video by Spotlight on the Candidate

I was recently featured on "Spotlight on the Candidate," where I shared my vision for representing District 18 on the Sangamon County Board.

04.03.2026 16:45 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Vote for a Fresh Start: Elect Miguel M. Valente for Sangamon County Board, District 18!
Vote for a Fresh Start: Elect Miguel M. Valente for Sangamon County Board, District 18! YouTube video by Friends of Miguel Valente

Vote for a Fresh Start: Elect Miguel M. Valente for Sangamon County Board, District 18!

To learn more, please visit: www.votevalente.com

03.03.2026 16:32 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I am proud to announce that New Politics has endorsed me. New Politics recruits, advises, and elects transformational leaders with backgrounds in military, national, or professional service. To learn more about their mission, please visit: www.newpolitics.org

@newpoli.bsky.social

02.03.2026 18:01 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Run For Something Series: Miguel Valente & Miguel Alvelo Rivera
Run For Something Series: Miguel Valente & Miguel Alvelo Rivera YouTube video by Guerrilla Press

My appearance on the Guerrilla Press podcast at The Annoyance on Sunday, February 22, is now available on their YouTube channel and all podcast platforms.

Thank you to Guerrilla Press for hosting me and to Run For Something for making this possible.
@runforsomething.net @guerrillapress.bsky.social

28.02.2026 17:41 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our full interviews with Run For Something-endorsed candidates Miguel Alvelo Rivera and Miguel Valente are now available on the Guerrilla Press YouTube channel and podcast feed!

Our RFS live podcast series continues tomorrow night at The Annoyance with Demi Palecek!

28.02.2026 17:03 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sangamon County Board candidate Miguel Valente tells his opponent, Sam Cahnman, to "keep talking shit."

Valente's full interview will be released tomorrow on the Guerrilla Press YouTube channel and podcast feed.

#SangamonCounty #NoKings #AbolishICE #Progressives

26.02.2026 22:51 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sangamon County Board candidate Miguel Valente makes a fair point about why ICE should not wear masks

Valente is endorsed by Run For Something and appeared as part of a series of live podcasts Guerrilla Press is doing with RFS-endorsed candidates at The Annoyance Theatre.

25.02.2026 18:05 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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As announced by Leen Yassine and Block Club Chicago, we'll be moving into our Uptown production facility next month!

Expect live streams and more daily live content soon!

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24.02.2026 00:32 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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David Hogg Envisions A Democratic Party Where Representatives Serve Constituents Hogg was in Chicago this past weekend campaigning for Illinois 13th District State Representative candidate, Demi Palecek

David Hogg Envisions A Democratic Party Where Representatives Serve Constituents

Full StoryπŸ‘‡

#DavidHogg #DNC #LeadersWeDeserve

23.02.2026 17:05 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Run For Something-endorsed Sangamon County Board candidate Miguel Valente joins Guerrilla Press' EJ Cameron and Nick Hausman this Sunday night at The Annoyance Theatre.

For tickets and info, please visit www.Guerrilla-Press.com

#Chicago #Politics #Comedy #AbolishICE #NoKings

18.02.2026 14:03 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m proud to cast my ballot this weekend!

I never imagined that I would one day see my name on the ballot. I hope to be one step closer in the coming weeks. Please take the time to vote.
Every vote counts!

For more voting information, please visit votevalente.com/vote

16.02.2026 00:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Awesome news! I'm participating in a new live podcast series with Guerrilla Press.

Mark your calendars for Sunday, February 15, at 7 pm, and get your tickets at www.TheAnnoyance.com.

Don't miss out! Subscribe to Guerrilla Press on YouTube and all podcast platforms.

@guerrillapress.bsky.social

07.02.2026 00:17 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Guerrilla Press has proudly partnered with @runforsomething.net to present a live podcast series of interviews at The Annoyance Theatre with six of their Chicago-area endorsed candidates!

Tickets and information are available at www.TheAnnoyance.com.

#Chicago #News #Comedy #AbolishICE #NoKings

06.02.2026 18:30 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Early voting for the Democratic Primary begins today and continues through March 17.
When you receive your ballot, you will find my name listed first for County Board Member in District 18.
For more information on how and where to vote, please visit: votevalente.com/vote

05.02.2026 13:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Miguel Valente Addresses Sam Cahnman's Political Attack

I must briefly address the recent attempts by my opponent, Sam Cahnman, to mischaracterize my voting history.

Details of this filing are public record: www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisc....

05.02.2026 12:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Valente versus Cahnman - Illinois Times, the capital city's weekly source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture Miguel Valente, a 25-year-old budget analyst in the Illinois Governor’s Office of Management and Budget is running in the March 17 Democratic primary for the Sangamon County Board’s 18th District, pit...

Illinois Times

Valente versus Cahnman

www.illinoistimes.com/news/valente...

05.02.2026 12:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Vote Yes on March 17, 2026, to Fund a Mental Health Board in Sangamon County.

Early Voting for the General Primary starts tomorrow.

To learn more, please visit: www.sangamonmentalhealth.com

04.02.2026 14:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Let's make Sangamon County Home Rule!
Let's make Sangamon County Home Rule! YouTube video by Friends of Miguel Valente

I want to empower Sangamon County to control its own future by pursuing Home Rule status, giving our local government the flexibility to handle our unique challenges.

03.02.2026 03:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I will prioritize accessible, fair, and inclusive Sangamon County services. I advocate transparency by digitizing platforms, publishing voting records, and making participation easy. I will advocate for increase funding to the Community Services Block Grant Program.

01.02.2026 07:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Fiscal Responsibility, Economic Development, and Homelessness.
Fiscal Responsibility, Economic Development, and Homelessness. YouTube video by Friends of Miguel Valente

I propose establishing a County Department of Budget and Management and two advisory committees on homelessness and Economic Development.

01.02.2026 04:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Meet Miguel Valente, Democratic Candidate for the Sangamon Board District 18.
Meet Miguel Valente, Democratic Candidate for the Sangamon Board District 18. YouTube video by Friends of Miguel Valente

I’m a veteran and the son of immigrants, running for the Sangamon County Board to enhance the quality of life for everyone in our community. Having overcome many personal obstacles through perseverance, I am ready to bring that same determination to the board. I am committed to getting things done.

01.02.2026 03:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
My message to the Veterans of Sangamon County
My message to the Veterans of Sangamon County YouTube video by Friends of Miguel Valente

I am committed to representing all veterans in Sangamon County and working to secure essential funding.

01.02.2026 03:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us for a social hour with Miguel Valente, Democratic candidate for the Sangamon County Board, at the Alamo!

Connect with others nearby in a relaxed setting. This event is open to everyone. The Friends of Miguel Valente will provide complimentary beverages.

13.01.2026 03:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I am running to get things done! βœ…

If you want a candidate who moves with a purpose, vote for me.

I am running to establish an accountable, responsive, and innovative county government that truly serves our community.

To join my team, please visit: www.votevalente.com/support

13.01.2026 03:07 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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11.01.2026 16:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Grateful for the endorsement from VoteVets.

Key Dates:
Early Voting Starts: Feb 5, 2026
Democratic Primary: Mar 17, 2026

Donate: secure.actblue.com/donate/votev...

Learn More: www.votevalente.com

@votevets.org #VoteVetsEL #Veterans #SangamonCounty

11.01.2026 16:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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I am proud to announce my endorsement from Progressives for Democracy in America (P4DA).

P4DA is a 501c4 non-profit dedicated to year-round issue advocacy, voter registration, and increasing civic engagement through its local chapters.

To learn more about them, please visit: p4da.org

10.01.2026 01:20 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I am proud to be endorsed by Run for Something (RFS). There is an urgent need for more young leaders to serve Sangamon County. I hope my campaign inspires young people to run for office and create change together.

RFS Profile - directory.runforsomething.net/candidate/34...

@runforsomething.net

10.01.2026 01:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0