Statewide & State House/Senate Endorsements:
These are the candidates I am endorsing in the 2026 primary for statewide office as well as the Illinois General Assembly. Each endorsement includes a brief explanation, a photo of the candidate, and the position they are running for. You can find more details by clicking on the photo above the candidate’s name. If you have any questions, please reach out using the message form on our home page.
Holly Kim
for Illinois Comptroller
Holly Kim is the only candidate in this race with direct experience doing the job.
As Lake County Treasurer, her office processes and authorizes more than $3.2 billion in payments each year, giving her a proven record of managing public funds responsibly.
She leads with a bold vision grounded in privacy, fiscal responsibility, and standing up for communities too often overlooked.
Kim is endorsed.
Erica Bray-Parker
for IL-47 State House District
Erica Bray‑Parker is a dedicated educator, volunteer, and public servant with a clear commitment to responsive leadership.
As a Wheaton City Councilmember, she was elected at‑large in 2019 and re‑elected in 2023, earning the trust of residents across the community.
Rooted in service, integrity, and the belief in the transformative power of education and civic engagement, Erica brings a collaborative, people‑first approach to public office.
Her lived experience and community‑driven leadership make her a strong advocate for Illinois’ 47th District.
Bray-Parker is endorsed.
Margaret DeLaRosa
for IL-42 State House District
Margaret DeLaRosa is a proven public servant with deep roots in the community and a record of delivering results.
Now serving as State Representative for Illinois’ 42nd District, she brings experience in education, fiscal oversight, and community leadership to Springfield.
Her priorities reflect the needs of the district; Strengthening public safety, defending public education, lowering costs for families, safeguarding reproductive freedom, and advancing common‑sense gun laws.
Margaret understands what her community needs, and she has the experience to deliver.
DeLaRosa is endorsed.
Amanda Zahorak
for IL-48 State House District
Zahorak is endorsed.
Ben McAdams
for IL-24 State Senate District
McAdams is endorsed.
