March 11, 2020

Illinois Congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi and Bobby Rush Endorse Joe Biden for President

Today, Illinois Congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi and Bobby Rush endorsed Joe Biden for President. Both Krishnamoorthi and Rush cited Vice President Biden’s integrity, record of legislative achievements, and ability to beat Donald Trump.
 
“Today I am proud to announce my endorsement of Vice President Joe Biden,” said  Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi. “Throughout his career, Joe has shown the ability to bring people together while fighting for working families who have been left behind. Between his lifetime of public service and the personal challenges he has faced, Joe embodies humanity and empathy at a time when those qualities are sorely lacking in the White House but remain necessary to address the struggles Americans face every day. We need a nominee who can defeat Donald Trump while honoring our founding principles — that all people are created equal no matter where they come from, how they worship, or whom they love.  Joe Biden is that person." 
 
Congressman Bobby Rush also announced his support for Vice President Biden, saying in a statement: “In my mind, Joe Biden is the only candidate who not only has what it takes to defeat Donald Trump, but to also unite the country, keep our House majority intact, and actually enact meaningful legislation to improve the lives of my constituents. We cannot afford to squander this opportunity on untested theories and unqualified candidates. Electing Joe Biden is our only surefire chance to take back the White House, as well as the very soul of this nation, from the impending autocratic grip of this demagogic Chairman-in-Chief.”
 
Since 2017, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has represented Illinois’ 8th District. The son of immigrants and a public school graduate, Raja has fought for the middle class through his leadership on workforce development, including authoring the law which reformed the American career and technical education system for the first time in more than a decade. As a member of the House Intelligence and Oversight Committees, Raja has played a leading role in the impeachment inquiry and in holding the Trump Administration accountable for its actions that threaten the health and well-being of our families and communities. 
 
Since 1993, Congressman Rush has been a champion and strong leader for his constitutions in Illinois’ 1st District. Rush is a veteran of the United States Army, an ordained minister with a Master’s Degree in Theology. In Congress, he serves on the powerful House Energy and Commerce committee and is the Chairman of the Energy Subcommittee. He has played an influential role on landmark legislation throughout his career, including serving as a conferee on the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
 
Congressmen Krishnamoorthi and Rush join a growing list of prominent Illinois leaders supporting Biden, including fellow Members of Congress Brad Schneider, Danny Davis, Mike Quigley, Robin Kelly, Sean Casten, and Bill Foster; U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth; Secretary of State Jesse White; Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza; Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot; former Senator and Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun; and state legislators, mayors, and community leaders from across Illinois.
 
Biden for President has previously announced more than 2,100 endorsements from national, state, and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals.

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March 10, 2020

Illinois Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza Endorses Joe Biden for President

Today, Illinois Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza released the following statement endorsing Joe Biden for President of the United States: 

“Growing up in Illinois as the daughter of immigrants, I was raised to believe that public service was about a higher calling. Today, America is faced with a president whose vile bigotry and name-calling knows no bounds – and parents across the country, including myself, are forced to turn the channel and cover our children’s ears when Donald Trump is on television. As a mother of a young boy, I know that Donald Trump is not a role model for our children – we shouldn’t have to turn the channel when the president comes on television. 

“I want my son to have a proven leader who is also a decent, kind, and respectful president.  Joe Biden embodies the character and the experience we need to bring our country together to heal after four years of Donald Trump. He was a loyal partner to President Obama. And throughout his entire career, Joe’s led with dignity and empathy – writing the Violence Against Women Act, banning assault weapons, and protecting our climate. America needs Joe Biden."

“I’m proud to stand with Joe in the Illinois primary because I know he’ll always go to bat for the most vulnerable among us – he always has. Joe’s never forgotten where he comes from, and in the White House, I know he’ll fight for Illinoisans and all our families.” 

In 2016, Susana Mendoza was sworn in as Illinois Comptroller after the State, under Governor Bruce Rauner’s failed leadership, went without a budget for more than two years. Mendoza successfully managed the State through the worst fiscal crisis in its history – advocating for and delivering greater stability, key legislative reforms, and transparent financial reporting. Before becoming the first Hispanic independently elected to statewide office in Illinois as Comptroller, Mendoza made history as the first woman elected as Chicago City Clerk. 

Mendoza joins a growing list of prominent Illinois leaders supporting Biden, including Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth; Representatives Brad Schneider, Danny Davis, Mike Quigley, Robin Kelly, and Bill Foster; former Senator and Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun; Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot; and state legislators, mayors, and community leaders from across Illinois. 

Biden for President has previously announced more than 1,700 endorsements from national, state, and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals.

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March 6, 2020

ICYMI: The Chicago Sun-Times Endorses Joe Biden Ahead of the Illinois Primary 

Today, the Chicago Sun-Times endorsed Joe Biden for President. In their endorsement of Vice President Biden, the Sun-Times cited his support for unions, ability to beat Donald Trump, impact on down-ballot candidates, and how he will govern on day one.
 
Chicago Sun-Times: Endorsement: Joe Biden for designated driver in a country binging on discord
 
“Thank you, Democrats, for the designated driver. We were feeling despondent about our chances of getting home safely. The guy behind the wheel now, Donald Trump, veers like a drunk all over the road of decency and values, driving into hate-filled ditches...So, yes, we were relieved on Super Tuesday when you surprised everybody, you Democrats, and voted in big numbers to give Joe Biden the keys.”
 
“But when Biden crossed the finish line ahead of Sanders in 10 states on Tuesday, leaving him with a total of 638 pledged delegates to Sanders’ 563 as of Friday morning, he defied the predictions of all the smart people and, well, the sun peeked out.”
 
“Today, we are endorsing Biden in the March 17 Illinois primary — and every other state Democratic primary that’s left — for three reasons:

• Biden stands the best chance of beating Trump in November. Nothing matters more than that. He is supported by a broad coalition of Democrats. Sanders had predicted a big surge in the number of voters on Tuesday and there was indeed a surge — for the other guy. African Americans, suburban women and politically moderate whites of all backgrounds voted for Biden because, as they told reporters outside polling places, Trump’s gotta go.
• Biden’s name at the top of the Democratic ticket... gives centrist Democrats running for Congress their best chance of winning. This is essential. We don’t even want to think about what another four years of Trump would look like if the Democrats were to lose the House.
• Biden would be a better president than Sanders. He would govern in a moderately progressive manner, not unlike his old boss Barack Obama, and put together a competent crew of administrators.

Biden would defend and improve the Affordable Care Act, take action to make higher education more affordable, reinstate protections for immigrants and religious minorities, take climate change seriously, address tax advantages at the heart of runaway wealth inequality, and mend relations with tried-and-true allies around the world.”
 
“Consider one example: Biden and Sanders’ competing plans to making a college education more affordable.
 
Biden would make two years of community college free. He would cut — but not wipe out — student loan obligations, particularly for those who work public service jobs. He would cancel undergraduate federal student loan debt for people earning less than $25,000, and cap loan payments for everybody else at 5% of their after-tax income.
 
His plan would reduce the cost of higher education for tens of millions of Americans. More to the point, it could become reality. We can well imagine Biden wrangling the votes in a Democratic-controlled House and maybe even, given his proclivity for bipartisanship, in a Republican Senate.”
 
“Biden is a man of compassion, honor and decency, unlike the man in the White House. Anybody can see that. And he has worked over a professional lifetime to improve in practical ways the lot of others. He worked closely with Obama to craft and make law the Affordable Care Act.
 
We can’t, as a nation, keep binging on discord.
 
We’re looking for a safe ride home, hoping it’s still there.
 
We’re happy to ride shotgun if Joe Biden is behind the wheel.”

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March 6, 2020

Illinois Senator Dick Durbin and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Endorse Joe Biden

Today, Illinois Senator and Democratic Whip Dick Durbin and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot released the following statements endorsing Joe Biden for President of the United States:
 
“America needs a President who can start to heal the wounds of this divided nation. Joe Biden will be that President,” said Democratic Whip Dick Durbin. “America needs a President who understands that most Americans worry more about the supermarket than the stock market. That family struggling paycheck to paycheck needs a leader who remembers them every day. Joe Biden will be that President. America needs a President who will expand the protections of the ACA so every family, every person has access to affordable, quality health care. Joe Biden will be that President. And America needs a President whom we can tell our children is a good, caring, honorable person who will lead our nation in the tradition of our best leaders in both political parties.  Joe Biden will be that man and will be that President. I am honored to stand with my friend of many years and support Joe Biden to be our next President.”
 
“We need a leader who will use his power and influence to heal the divides and bring us together. Leadership is often forged in the fire of tragedy. Vice President Biden’s crises and those his family have experienced are well known. What impresses me is how Joe Biden has turned his pain into empathy for purpose. Qualities that every great leader needs and are profoundly missing in this White House. That empathy shows in the service he provided our nation as a Senator and most recently as Vice President. And it shows in the plans he has for our country. A vision to renew and reaffirm our American values,” said Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. “Joe Biden is committed to rebuilding our middle class and to expanding access to affordable health care, and I know he shares our vision for a stronger country where poverty is eradicated. I believe that he can build a coalition – from small towns like Massillon, Ohio, where I grew up, to big cities like Chicago – that will unite people who want a better path forward. I believe he can win.”
 
Durbin and Lightfoot join a growing list of prominent Illinois leaders supporting Biden, including Senator Tammy Duckworth, Congressman Brad Schneider, Congressman Danny Davis, Congressman Mike Quigley, Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Congressman Bill Foster, and former Senator and Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun.
 
Biden for President has previously announced more than 1,600 endorsements from national, state, and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals.

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March 5, 2020

ICYMI: The Chicago Tribune Endorses Joe Biden Ahead of the Illinois Primary 

Today, the Chicago Tribune endorsed Joe Biden for President. In their endorsement of Vice President Biden, the Tribune cited his support of unions, commitment to public education, and his foreign policy experience.   
 
The Chicago Tribune: Joe Biden for sensible Democratic leadership
 
“From Texas to Maine. They settled on Biden. These voters are Democrats choosing the more sensible candidate for their party’s nomination. They also believe he can more easily beat Trump in the fall, and that’s a key calculus for Democratic voters.”
 
“For Illinois voters and for moderate Midwesterners casting Democratic ballots during the next three weeks, Biden is the best fit. His 30-year record in the Senate is solidly pro-union and pro-public education. He has supported pathways to citizenship, campaign finance reform and gun control measures.”
 
“Biden’s long tenure on the Senate’s Judiciary and Foreign Relations committees always has given him an edge in foreign policy. It was largely the reason Obama picked him as his running mate in 2008… he had a good line about the value of experience in international affairs: “If you’re not capable of being secretary of state, are you capable of being president?"
 
“But he’s a more centrist Democrat who stands a better chance of winning crucial Midwestern states to secure the nomination and possibly the presidency. Democrats during the next round of primaries and caucuses will set the direction of the party nationally: Will they tilt toward the moderate agendas that elected Democrats Bill Clinton and Obama? “
 
“For the Illinois primary, the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board endorses Joe Biden.”

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March 5, 2020

ICYMI: United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 881 Endorses Joe Biden

Today, Local 881 of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) in Illinois and Northwest Indiana released the following statement endorsing Joe Biden for President of the United States: 

“Another four years of the Trump Administration would be a disaster for working people. It is critical that our next President be a friend to workers and an advocate for Unions. We believe Joe Biden is the best candidate to help our members and lead our nation. Joe Biden has been an advocate for our Local Union, has a great track record of putting working families first, and is committed to strengthening the rights of Union workers. He has developed a specific plan to help increase unionization, prevent employers from hindering the organizing efforts of workers, and protect collective bargaining rights. We strongly believe that Joe Biden is the best candidate to defeat Trump and will provide leadership that puts workers first. We are proud to give him our endorsement.”  said Steven M. Powell, President of Local 881 and UFCW International Vice President

Local 881 UFCW represents 34,000 members employed in retail food and drug stores throughout Illinois and Northwest Indiana, cannabis workers in Illinois, as well as a professional division comprised of health and nursing home workers, barbers and cosmetologists, and workers in other retail and service industries. Local 881 is among the largest affiliates of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, which represents 1.3 million members in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. 

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March 4, 2020

Illinois Members of Congress Mike Quigley, Robin Kelly and Bill Foster Endorse Joe Biden for President 

After exceeding all expectations on Super Tuesday, Illinois Members of Congress Mike Quigley, Robin Kelly, and Bill Foster released the following statements endorsing Joe Biden for President of the United States:
 
“In Chicago, we know something about toughness and resilience, and nobody embodies that spirit more than Joe Biden,” said Congressman Mike Quigley. “On all the issues that matter most in our community, Joe has been fighting beside us for decades. Whether investing big on infrastructure that grows our economy and creates millions of good jobs, supporting commonsense solutions that will end the epidemic of gun violence, or restoring American leadership in the world to keep our nation safe at home, Joe is the only candidate in the race with the experience, heart and vision to unite America and move us forward.”
 
“Joe Biden is the candidate of compassion and strength that our divided nation so badly needs,” said Congresswoman Robin Kelly. “Joe has given his life to public service, and has the heart and smarts to bring us together now to get things done. I know, because I know Joe – you do, too. During the Obama administration, I worked up-close with him on a blueprint for ending our nation’s gun violence epidemic; today, Joe is the one presidential candidate with the experience and broad coalition to get it done. Joe has spent years not just fighting for common sense gun reforms – beating the NRA twice: passing a 10-year assault weapons ban and Brady Bill background checks – but funding and promoting community policing, to help rebuild so many broken bonds of trust in neighborhoods nationwide. As president, Joe will bring that quest to heal to our whole nation, fighting for equity in housing, healthcare, and education, and to rebuild the middle class and make sure everyone has the same sure path to a bright future.”
 
“Today more than ever, our nation is reminded how crucial it is to have a president who believes in facts, science, and reason; who knows how to bring people together in times of crisis; and who can draw on a deep well of experience to revive the enterprising spirit and openness that has always kept this country safe and strong,” said Congressman Bill Foster. “As a kid who started his own company at 19, as a physicist, and as the proud representative of Illinois’s 11th Congressional District, I know that Joe Biden will be that kind of president. I know because I worked up close with him throughout the depths of the Great Recession, and I saw him push job-saving, life-saving bills through Congress, with a steady hand and a big heart. I joined him in working to protect consumers and to fight to pass the Affordable Care Act. I know he’ll continue that work and so much more as president, investing in a clean energy economy, in game-changing medical research, and in rebuilding the middle class for every working family.”

Earlier this week, Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth became the seventh U.S. Senator to endorse Biden — the most of any candidate in the race. Today’s slate also join  Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10), Congressman Danny Davis (IL-7), and former Senator and Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun.
 
Last week, Biden for President announced the support of 82 Illinois leaders from all 18 congressional districts. Biden for President has previously announced more than 1,500 endorsements from national, state, and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals.

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March 2, 2020

Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth Endorses Joe Biden for President 

Duckworth Becomes 7th U.S. Senator to Support Biden

Today, Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth, a combat Veteran and former Assistant Veterans Administration Secretary, released the following statement endorsing Joe Biden for President of the United States:

“Those of us who've served this nation in uniform understand just how important it is for the Commander in Chief to have not only the depth of experience needed to protect our country, but also the humility to recognize the magnitude of the sacrifices our troops make on their orders. As a combat Veteran and former Assistant VA Secretary, I know that Joe Biden won't just pay lip service to those sacrifices, he'll make sure our troops and Veterans receive the support, care and respect they've earned. Joe also has a proven record of not just promising to help the little guy and communities of color like Donald Trump, but Joe actually delivers for them — he's earned our trust. I’m supporting Joe Biden because he will unite our party and country, restore dignity to the White House and rebuild trust in our government with decency, optimism and experience.”

Duckworth becomes the seventh U.S. Senator to endorse Biden — the most of any candidate in the race. She joins Senators Chris Coons and Thomas Carper of Delaware, Bob Casey of Pennsylvania, Doug Jones of Alabama, Dianne Feinstein of California and Tim Kaine of Virginia. She also joins federal leaders from Illinois supporting Biden, including Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10), Congressman Danny Davis (IL-7), and former Senator and Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun. 

Last week, Biden for President announced the support of 82 Illinois leaders from all 18 congressional districts. Biden for President has previously announced more than 1,400 endorsements from national, state, and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals.

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March 1, 2020

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White and Chicago Alderman Walter Burnett Endorse Joe Biden

Following a pivotal victory for Joe Biden in South Carolina, Biden for President announced key endorsements from the longest-serving Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, a prominent statewide leader, and Chicago Alderman Walter Burnett, a Deacon of First Baptist Congressional Church. Both long-serving public servants from the near-North and West Sides of Chicago, White and Burnett are steadfast advocates for at-risk youth and important leaders within Chicago’s African American community.

In endorsing Biden, both White and Alderman discussed the importance of a Democratic presidential nominee with the ability to not only defeat Donald Trump, but to unite the party and country with the commitment to building on the Obama-Biden legacy of achieving progressive results.

“Joe Biden understands that if we have a prayer of restoring the soul of this nation, we need to start by making sure every child is treated with the dignity and respect that each one of us deserves,” said Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White. “That starts with our investments in our kids today — in the safe home they sleep in at night, in the quality education they receive from early childhood to when they’re entering the workforce, in their access to affordable health care. If we’re going to bring this country together, we need to begin by bringing Joe Biden’s optimism and confidence in the ability of every child to thrive back to the White House. When we invest in our kids we future.”

“Joe Biden has always been able to achieve real progressive results because he knows we’re strongest when we’re united and working together,” said Alderman Walter Burnett. “Joe Biden is my candidate not just because he can and will beat Donald Trump — but because he understands our work doesn’t end there. Just as he and President Obama stared down fear and pessimism to make health care a right in this country and bring us off of the economic brink, Joe won’t stop building on our greatness . He’ll fight to make sure everyone is treated with equal justice under the law, and that access to quality health care, housing and economic opportunity is a reality in all corners of our society.”

Last week, more than 80 statewide and local elected officials as well as faith and Democratic party leaders endorsed Biden. Their support follows other Illinois leaders backing Biden, including Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10), Congressman Danny Davis (IL-7), and former Senator and Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun — the first African American woman elected to the U.S. Senate. Biden for President has previously announced more than 1,400 endorsements from national, state, and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals.

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February 26, 2020

Biden for President Announces Key Endorsements from More Than 80 Illinois Leaders

On the heels of a decisive win for Vice President Joe Biden at the Democratic presidential debate in South Carolina, Biden for President announced 82 endorsements from key current and former elected officials, Democratic party leaders, and local community and faith leaders from across Illinois.

Citing their confidence in Joe Biden’s ability to unite the party and the country to defeat Donald Trump, Illinois leaders from all 18 congressional districts expressed the need for Joe Biden’s leadership on day one to rebuild the middle class and restore the soul of the nation.

“Joe Biden knows firsthand about the struggle working people go through to bring themselves up out of poverty and into the middle class because his family lived that journey — and he’s never forgotten where he comes from,” said Former Deputy Mayor for the City of Chicago Andy Zopp. “Joe understands what affordable, quality education, job training and health care really mean to workers and families — that they’re critical ingredients in a thriving middle class. It’s his heart and his experience that make his commitment to rebuilding the middle class so powerful — he doesn’t give up on working people and he’ll never leave anyone behind.”
 
“I've known Vice President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden for years and I know he is a man of strong character and resolve,” said President of Tusk Philanthropies and former Chief of Staff to Dr. Jill Biden Sheila Nix. “I truly believe there’s only one person that can save our country from where we are right now, and that’s Vice President Biden. I am proud to endorse Joe and I know he is the right man for the job.”

“I'm a union girl, so the fact that Joe Biden is union from his belt buckle to his boot sole is important to me," said Vice Chair of the Democrat Party of Illinois and State Central Committeewoman for the 15th Congressional District, Vice Chair of the Saline County Democrats, and Precinct Committeeman Vivian Robinson. "Joe has always been with labor because blue collar America isn’t just where he comes from — it’s who he is. That’s why he’s always fought to protect our rights and for the decent wages and quality education, health care and job training opportunities we deserve. Joe knows that our economy isn’t working for working people when it takes multiple jobs to make ends meet — and that we can do better. Joe Biden will fight for our workers, our families, and for the strong middle class this country deserves.”

“I’m proud to endorse Joe Biden because he has had a long, steady career of fighting for working families and to build a stronger middle class,” said Illinois State Representative Emanuel “Chris” Welch (D-District 7). “Joe Biden is also the one Democratic candidate who can appeal across all demographic groups and beat Donald Trump in November.  I’m with Joe!”

“Joe knows how to make the federal government work for working people — in ways that make a real difference in their everyday lives,” said Conlon & Dunn Partner and Former General Counsel to U.S. Senator Paul Simon (D-IL) Chris Dunn. “Now more than ever, our country needs leadership that can appeal to the best in our fellow citizens and repair our trust in each other.”

“Joe Biden always has and always will stand shoulder to shoulder with the Latino community because he fundamentally believes that immigrants and new Americans are what make this country great,” said Illinois State Senator and Assistant Majority Leader Iris Martinez. “Joe has always fought for the dignity of all working people — no matter where you come from, and he’ll continue to fight for the opportunities from quality, affordable health care and education to job training and better, fairer housing every individual and family deserves.”

The full list of endorsements today include:

• Sheila Nix, President of Tusk Philanthropies and former Chief of Staff to Dr. Jill Biden
• Andrea Zopp, Former Deputy Mayor for the City of Chicago
• Iris Martinez, Illinois State Senator, 20th District and Assistant Majority Leader
• Emanuel "Chris" Welch, Illinois State Representative, 7th District
• Christopher Dunn, Conlon & Dunn Partner and former General Counsel to Sen. Paul Simon
• Vivian Robinson, Vice Chair of the Democrat Party of Illinois and State Central Committeewoman for the 15th Congressional District, Vice Chair of the Saline County Democrats, and Precinct Committeeman
• Pat Quinn, Former Illinois Governor
• Melissa Conyears-Ervin, Chicago City Treasurer
• Pat Dowell, Chicago Alderman and Committeeperson, 3rd Ward
• Roderick T. Sawyer, Chicago Alderman, 6th Ward
• Michelle A. Harris, Chicago Alderman and Democratic Committeeperson, 8th Ward
• Patrick Daley Thompson, Chicago Alderman, 11th Ward
• Christopher Taliaferro, Chicago Alderman and Committeemen, 29th Ward
• Ariel Reboyras, Chicago Alderman and Democratic Committeeperson, 30th Ward
• Emma Mitts, Chicago Alderman and Committeeperson, 37th Ward
• Brendan Reilly, Chicago Alderman, 42nd Ward and City Council President Pro Tempore
• Patrick O'Connor, Former Chicago Alderman, 40th Ward
• Julie Morrison, Illinois State Senator, 29th District
• Steve Stadelman, Illinois State Senator, 34th District
• Chris Belt, Illinois State Senator, 57th District
• Curtis Tarver, Illinois State Representative 25th District
• Nick Smith, Illinois State Representative, 34th District
• Fred Crespo, Illinois State Representative, 44th District, Assistant House Majority Leader
• Martin Moylan, Illinois State Representative, 55th District
• Jonathan Carroll, Illinois State Representative, 57th District
• Sue Scherer, Illinois State Representative, 96th District
• Jay Hoffman, Illinois State Representative, 113th District
• LaToya Greenwood, Illinois State Representative, 114th District
• Kristopher Anderson, Democratic Activist
• Tim Egan, Chicago Democratic Committeeperson, 2nd Ward
• Lucy Moog, Chicago Democratic Committeeperson, 43rd Ward
• Reyahd Kazmi, Entrepreneur and Youth Advocate
• Deborah Lane, Financial Secretary-Treasurer, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 308
• Timothy Wright III, Community Activist
• Vernard Alsberry, Mayor of Hazel Crest
• Kevin E. O'Gorman, Political Director, Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters
• Mariyana Spyropoulos, Commissioner, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
• Rory Hoskins, Mayor of Forest Park
• Ken Harris, Will County Board Member, 4th District
• John Gulley, Franklin County Board Member, 1st District
• Mark Guethle, North Aurora Village Trustee
• Marc Poulos, Labor Leader
• Billy Halstead, Peoria County Democratic Chair
• Matt Cain, Clinton County Board Member and Clinton County Democratic Chair
• Kyle R. Hastings, Mayor of Orland Hills
• Cynthia  Santos, State Central Committeeperson, 5th District
• Elizabeth Penesis, Former State Central Committeeperson
• Kathleen Griffin, Educator and Union Leader
• Steve Shetsky, Service Representative International Association of Fire Fighters
• Amanda Howland, Trustee at College of Lake County, Attorney
• Thomas Maillard, Young Democrats of Illinois, National Committeeman
• Barrett Pederson, Mayor of Franklin Park
• Jill Wine-Banks, MSNBC Legal Analyst and Author
• Maureen Pikarski, Co-Chair of the DNC's Ethnic Coordinating Council
• Michael W. Smith, President, Kankakee Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO
• Victor Shi, Youth Activist
• Syerra Cunningham, Youth Activist
• Marcia Blumenthal Fields, Executive Committee Member, New Trier Democrats
• Vincent Casillas, Former Hispanic Communications Director for Obama for America 08 and CEO Casillas Strategies
• Lauren Staley Ferry, Will County Clerk
• Amy Sipovic Boyles, Former LaSalle County Democratic Chair
• Emmanuel  Llamas, Aurora Alderman, 1st Ward
• Claudia  Rodriguez, Democratic Activist
• Nancy Rotering, Mayor of City of Highland Park
• Miriam Smith, Labor Leader
• Jeff Deppe, Rock Island County Board Member, District 9
• Pam Davidson, Knox County Board Member, District 3
• Wendy LaFauce, Retired Educator
• Aurora Austriaco, District 207 School Board Member
• Sonia Desai Bhagwakar, Community Leader
• Nazneen Hashmi, Deputy Committeeperson for Hanover Township, Community Organizer
• Laura Hepp Kessel, Fulton County Board Member
• Ashwin Puri, Youth Activist
• Jimmy Chau, Firefighter
• Ertharin Cousins, Former Permanent Representative to UN Food and Agriculture Organization, Former Executive Director UN World Food Program, Founder and CEO Food Systems for The Future
• Natalie Phelps Finnie, Health Care Advocate, APRN, FNP-BC
• Marrice Coverson, Pastor of the Church of the Spirit in Chicago
• Jorge Perez, Executive Director of Hispanic American Construction Industry Association
• Marcelino Garcia, Commissioner Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
• Ellen Schanzle-Haskins, Sprinfield Lawyer and Labor Leader
• Sherry   Tite, Wood River Township Clerk
• Jay Briney, Vice President, Illinois Democratic County Chairs Association, and Mason County Democratic Chair

Illinois leaders who have previously endorsed Biden include Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10), Congressman Danny Davis (IL-7), and former Senator and Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun. Biden for President has previously announced more than 1,400 endorsements from national, state, and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals.

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February 2, 2020

Illinois Congressman Danny Davis Endorses Joe Biden for President 

Biden Outpaces Democratic Field with 40 Congressional Endorsements, Including 17 Congressional Black Caucus Members

Today, the day before the Iowa caucuses, Illinois Congressman Danny Davis (IL-7), a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, released the following statement endorsing Joe Biden for President of the United States:
 
“This is the election of our lifetime where we must do everything in our power to defeat Donald Trump. But we must also elect a leader who can count on to deliver bold, progressive, and concrete change. That leader is Joe Biden.
 
“I am proud to support Joe Biden for President of the United States because he has been at the forefront of progressive change throughout his entire career. From introducing the first piece of legislation aimed at tackling climate change to taking on the NRA and banning dangerous assault weapons to passing Obamacare, Joe has not only fought for the people, but he’s enacted real change that have helped the American people.
 
“Under a President Biden, the possibilities are endless. After we defeat Donald Trump, I look forward to working with Joe on expanding affordable health care, investing in education, tackling climate change, and so much more.”
 
Congressman Davis joins fellow Illinois Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) in endorsing Biden this week, solidifying Biden’s lead in the Democratic field with 40 total congressional endorsements. Davis is also a Progressive Caucus member and the 17th Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) member to back Biden following a quintet of CBC members who announced their support last week, including Alma Adams (NC-12), Frederica Wilson (FL-24), Alcee Hastings (FL-20), Donald Payne (NJ-10), and Sanford Bishop (GA-2)
 
Biden for President has previously announced more than 1,300 endorsements from national, state, and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals. 

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January 29, 2020

Illinois Congressman Brad Schneider Endorses Joe Biden for President 

Schneider is Co-Chair of the DCCC’s Frontline Program to Re-Elect Members in Swing Districts

Today, Illinois Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the following statement endorsing Joe Biden for President of the United States:
 
“Our nation is at a crossroads and needs an experienced leader who will immediately restore America’s standing in the world, fight for working families, and bring our country together. That leader is Joe Biden, which is why I am proud to endorse him for President of the United States.
 
“Donald Trump has turned his back on America’s most trusted allies, chipped away at America’s reputation on the world stage, and fueled global crises. Joe is the only candidate in this race who will defeat Donald Trump and step into the Oval Office on day one with the credibility to immediately begin repairing and rebuilding international alliances — setting our nation on a path to again be a trusted and respected leader.
 
“Beyond his unmatched foreign policy experience abroad, Joe has a proven track record at home of electing Democrats up and down the ballot, election after election. Winning the White House rests on the shoulders of critical battleground states where I know Joe can beat Donald Trump while also propelling Democrats into state legislative chambers, Congress, and Governors mansions. I am proud to join Joe in this fight for the soul of the nation and make Donald Trump a one-term president.”
 
Schneider is the co-chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s Frontline program to re-elect House Democrats in key swing districts. Schneider represents a suburban Illinois swing district that he flipped blue in 2012 and 2016, and then won by 31% in 2018.
 
Schneider’s endorsement adds to the growing list of support from Members of Congress rallying behind Biden as primary season kicks off. Biden leads the field in congressional endorsements with Schneider becoming the 38th to announce their support. In the past week, Biden has picked up endorsements from other Members of Congress, including Alma Adams (NC-12), Seth Moulton (MA-6), Cindy Axne (IA-3), Frederica Wilson (FL-24), Alcee Hastings (FL-20), Donald Payne (NJ-10), and Sanford Bishop (GA-2).
 
Biden for President has previously announced more than 1,100 endorsements from national, state, and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals. 

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