Stand for Children IL PAC Endorses 26 Candidates in the 2024 General Election

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September 25, 2024 (Updated October 4, 2024)

STAND FOR CHILDREN IL PAC ENDORSES 26 CANDIDATES IN THE 2024 GENERAL ELECTION

(Springfield) – Stand for Children IL PAC, a bi-partisan state political action committee, is endorsing 25 candidates for the 2024 General Election. The following General Assembly candidates are endorsed.

For the Illinois House:

  • Rep. Amy Elik, District 111
  • Rep. Anne Stava-Murray, District 81
  • Rep. Barbara Hernandez, District 50
  • Rep. Daniel Didech, District 59
  • Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock, District 46
  • Rep. Gregg C. Johnson, District 72
  • Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, District 17
  • Rep. Joe Sosnowski, District 69
  • Rep. Joyce Mason, District 61
  • Rep. Katie Stuart, District 112
  • Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, District 19
  • Rep. Mary Beth Canty, District 54
  • Rep. Mary Gill, District 35
  • Rep. Maura Hirschauer, District 49
  • Rep. Maurice A. West II, District 67
  • Rep. Nicole La Ha, District 82
  • Rep. Sharon Chung, District 91
  • Rep. William “Will” Davis, District 30

For the Illinois Senate:

  • Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford, District 4
  • Sen. Mark L. Walker, District 27
  • Sen. Mary Edly-Allen, District 31
  • Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, District 49
  • Sen. Rachel Ventura, District 43
  • Sen. Robert Martwick, District 10
  • Sen. Robert Peters, District 13
  • Sen. Steve Stadelman, District 34

“Illinois schools are facing a significant shift this year as federal COVID relief funds end, making sustainable and equity-focused education policy all the more important in ensuring every Illinois student has access to a quality education. Leaders in Springfield who are committed to improving academic opportunities in Illinois play a critical role in achieving this goal which is why Stand for Children IL PAC endorses these education champions for seats in the General Assembly,” said Jessica Handy, Chairperson of the PAC.

For the 2024 General Election, only candidates in contested races were eligible for consideration for endorsement by Stand for children IL PAC.

Stand for Children in a unique catalyst for education equity and racial justice, to create a brighter future for us all.

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Paid for by Stand For Children IL PAC

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