The Primary Election was moved to June 28 this year, and early voting begins on Monday, June 13 at the HP Public Library. This is a new early voting location, and some election day polling places have also moved. There are candidates on the ballot for federal, state and local offices. The Primary Election provides an opportunity for you to help determine who will appear on the General Election ballot in November. More information on hours and polling locations is here, along with a link to the Lake County website where you can request a mail ballot or check your registration.

I strongly support Lauren Beth Gash for reelection as State Central Committeewoman, Nancy Rotering for Illinois Supreme Court, and John Idleburg for reelection as Sheriff of Lake County.

Lauren Beth Gash has worked tirelessly for decades to help elect Democrats in Lake County and has advised and supported candidates for office at all levels of government. Lauren also helped bring in new party leadership to modernize the Democratic Party of Illinois, and built a strong infrastructure for Democrats in Lake County and beyond. Prior to her service organizing and electing Democrats in our area, Lauren served four terms in the Illinois House of Representatives. She has my strongest endorsement for her reelection.

Nancy Rotering led the effort for Highland Park to ban military-style assault weapons; founded the North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic to provide free legal services to people facing immigration, domestic violence and housing matters; and is the only candidate to be endorsed by Planned Parenthood and Personal PAC based on her strong record of support for reproductive rights. She has been endorsed by a long list of top attorneys, and has my strong support in this race.

Sheriff John Idleburg served in the US Marines, was a Sheriff’s Deputy in Lake County, and worked for the US Departments of Defense and Treasury prior to running for Sheriff. In his role as Sheriff, he has worked to improve relations with the community, piloted a multi-agency initiative to better respond to mental health calls for service, and created a program to help inmates returning to society, among other things. Sheriff Idleburg has my strong support for reelection.