McLaughlin decries damage done to kids by pandemic school shutdowns
According to a study completed by the U.S. Education Department, math and reading scores fell dramatically for America’s school-aged children during the Covid pandemic. Reading scores saw their largest decrease in 30 years, while math scores had their first decrease...
McLaughlin wonders how embattled House speaker avoids feeling responsible for ethical chaos in Springfield
"Running to fill the seat being vacated by veteran state Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) in the 52nd District, McLaughlin wonders how much good a push by a group of Republican legislators to have a series of anti-corruption measures aired out in public...
McLaughlin hopes Tribune endorsement sends message: Having a record of success has to make a difference’
"Republican House candidate Martin McLaughlin is hoping his recent Chicago Tribune endorsement sends the message that some politicians are still who they campaign to be. “I hope it gets the message out that some people in Illinois are still about reforming government...
A Head-to-Head Comparison of the Candidates
Sharp Distinctions Exist between McLaughlin & Opponents
Please take a minute to watch and listen. I think this video clip from a recent candidate forum draws the clearest picture of what differentiates me from the other candidates in this race.
Chicago Tribune endorses McLaughlin
"If voters want to decrease the domination of Democrats in the Illinois House led by Speaker Michael Madigan, they’ll get their opportunity on the November ballot when 66 of the chamber’s 118 districts will feature a contested race...The candidates we...
Northwest Herald Endorses McLaughlin for District 52
"Martin McLaughlin, the village president of Barrington Hills since 2013, is an advocate for reducing spending and cutting taxes." "McLaughlin ran for state office before... in 2016. The Northwest Herald endorsed him then. We do again." "McLaughlin, who opposes Gov....
McLaughlin wins Daily Herald Endorsement for IL-52
From the Daily Herald Editorial Board, September 17, 2020 "When we endorsed him for village president three years ago, we said he showed the "energy, resourcefulness, intimate knowledge of the workings of government, persuasion and a steadfast commitment to his...
NWHerald Letter to the Editor “Track record makes McLaughlin obvious choice for IL-52”
In a September 11, 2020 Northwest Herald Letter to the Editor (Click for full article): "Marty’s long, successful career in the financial industry, along with his public sector experience makes him the perfect choice to represent us in Springfield. We need people like...
McLaughlin receives endorsement by NFIB