Don Tracy Announces Endorsements from Broad Coalition of Illinois State Legislators
SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Senate candidate Don Tracy today announced endorsements from a broad coalition of sitting Illinois state legislators from across the state, underscoring growing momentum behind Tracy’s campaign and support for his message of strong leadership, common sense solutions, and representing all of Illinois.
The endorsements include:
State Senate Republican Leader John Curran (Downers Grove)
State Senate Deputy Republican Leader Sue Rezin (Morris)
State Senate Assistant Republican Leader Terri Bryant (Murphysboro)
State Senate Assistant Republican Leader Steve McClure (Springfield)
State Senate Republican Caucus Whip Jil Tracy (Quincy)
State Senator Chris Balkema (Channahon)
State Senator Andrew Chesney (Freeport)
State Senator Don DeWitte (St. Charles)
State Senator Dave Syverson (Cherry Valley)
State Representative and Republican Conference Chairperson Jeff Keicher (Sycamore)
State Representative Michael Coffey, Jr. (Springfield)
State Representative Amy Elik (Godfrey)
State Representative Nicole La Ha (Homer Glen)
State Representative Kyle Moore (Quincy)
State Representative Wayne Rosenthal (Morrisonville)
State Representative Kevin Schmidt (Millstadt)
State Representative Patrick Sheehan (Lockport)
Together, the group represents communities from suburban, rural, and downstate Illinois, which reflects Tracy’s deep statewide roots and his commitment to fighting for everyday Illinoisans.
“Don Tracy understands what working families across Illinois are up against,” said Senator Don DeWitte. “He brings real-world experience, a strong work ethic, and a common sense approach that’s badly needed in Washington. I’m proud to support Don Tracy for the United States Senate because he will put Illinois families first and represent our entire state, not special interests or extreme agendas.”
Tracy said the endorsements reflect a growing recognition that Illinois needs a strong leader who will stand up for working families and push back against the failed policies of career politicians that are driving up the cost-of-living.
“I am honored to have the support of these respected legislators who know their communities and understand the challenges families are facing every day,” said Tracy. “Across Illinois, people are struggling with higher prices for everything including gas, groceries, housing, utilities, and health care, and too many career politicians are playing political games instead of delivering results.
“I’m running to lower the cost-of-living for working families, champion common sense solutions, and make sure every part of Illinois has a voice in Washington. Throughout my life, I’ve worked alongside farmers, small business owners, manufacturers, and working families across this state. I will take their voices to the U.S. Senate.”
Don Tracy is available for phone, video, and in-studio interviews on this topic.
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About Don Tracy:
Don is Senior Counsel at Brown, Hay & Stephens, the oldest law firm in Illinois, where Abraham Lincoln famously practiced law for four years. Public service is important to Don, with a lifetime spent in community service, most often in volunteer positions. He has served as Chairman of the Illinois Republican Party, Chairman of the Illinois Gaming Board, Secretary of the Illinois Bar Foundation, President of the Sangamon County Bar Association, Chairman of the Illinois Corporate Acts Advisory Committee, and President of the Abraham Lincoln Association, President of the Oak Ridge Cemetery Board, among other community leadership positions. Born in Urbana, raised in Mt. Sterling in Western Illinois, and having raised his own family in Springfield in Central Illinois, Don has deep ties to "downstate Illinois." As the oldest of 12 children, family has always been important to Don.