Giannoulias Receives New Support from Elected Officials for SOS Bid
Officials Representing Chicago, Suburbs and Collar Counties Make Endorsements
Democrat Alexi Giannoulias’ campaign for Illinois Secretary of State today announced endorsements from several state and local elected officials, adding to an already broad base of support.
“These latest endorsements demonstrate the wide coalition of support that we continue to receive from throughout the State,” said Giannoulias, the former State Treasurer. “They know we will fight for working families and modernize the office to make it more accessible and equitable for all Illinoisans. I’m honored to have earned their support.”
The endorsements include:
- State Senator Cristina Castro (D-22), representing areas in Cook and Kane Counties
- State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-40), representing areas in Cook, Grundy, Kankakee and Will Counties
- State Senator, Bridgeview Mayor and Lyons Township Democratic CommitteePerson Steve Landek (D-11), representing the Southwest Side of Chicago and Southwest Suburbs
- State Representative Kelly Burke (D-36), representing the Southwest Suburbs
- State Representative. Anthony DeLuca (D-80), representing the South Suburbs and areas in Will County
- State Representative and Calumet Township Democratic CommitteePerson Bob Rita (D-28), representing the South Suburbs
- Niles Mayor George Alpogianis
- Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara
- Lincolnwood Mayor Jesal Patel
- Skokie Mayor George Van Dusen
- Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison (D-15), representing the North and Northwest Suburbs
- State Central CommitteePerson Patrick Watson (6th), representing the Western Suburbs
- Barrington Township Democratic CommitteePerson Robert Steffen
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