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Following endorsements from Secretary of State Jesse White and Governor JB Pritzker, Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton today announced she has also endorsed Valencia:

“Jesse White is a giant and a pioneer. As the first Black Secretary of State, he opened doors for so many leaders in Illinois––myself included. I would not be here today if not for Jesse White, and I am so grateful for his guidance and service to our state for the last 20+ years,” said Lieutenant Governor Stratton. “Jesse knows better than anyone what credentials and character are required to be successful as Secretary of State, which is why I am thrilled to join him in endorsing Anna Valencia. I’ve known Anna for many years and can attest to her commitment to working families. As City Clerk, Anna has been a voice for all Chicagoans and has made great strides in ensuring government works for everyone it is supposed to serve. I am proud to join Governor Pritzker and leaders across the state in supporting my friend and her ceiling-shattering candidacy. I look forward to doing all I can to ensure that next November Anna is the first woman and first Latina to ever serve as Illinois Secretary of State.”

“Lieutenant Governor Stratton is a trailblazer and someone I have admired for many years,” said Anna Valencia. “I am honored to earn her endorsement and am grateful for how she has broken the glass ceiling for women like me. Having people who look like us serving in Illinois’ highest offices shows young girls and girls of color around our state that they too can achieve their dreams. I look forward to partnering with Lieutenant Governor Stratton to improve the lives of everyone in our state.”

Since entering the race in June 2021, Valencia has built a strong statewide coalition of support from a robust slate of highly-respected elected officials, business leaders, political groups and labor unions—including the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois (AFFI) and Illinois Nurses Association-The Nurses Union (INA). Both of Illinois’ US senators, Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth, current Secretary of State Jesse White, and Governor JB Pritzker have endorsed Valencia. She has also secured support from the national Latino Victory Fund, EMILY’s List and other influential organizations and leaders from across the state and nation.

Valencia, a proven leader who understands the challenges many Illinois families face, was raised by working class parents in a union household in Granite City, IL. She has delivered bold and innovative ideas as Chicago City Clerk, and as Secretary of State, she would bring new energy to the office while emphasizing transparency and modernizing state government. She would be the first woman and first Latina Secretary of State in state history. For more information about the campaign, visit www.voteannavalencia.com.

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Feb 23, 22 @ 9:35 am

Comments

==Valencia, a proven leader who understands the challenges many Illinois families face, was raised by working class parents in a union household in Granite City, IL. ==

As opposed to Alexi who was raised with a silver spoon in wealth, privilege and opulence.

Comment by NonAFSCMEStateEmployeeFromChatham Wednesday, Feb 23, 22 @ 10:10 am
Valencia didn’t crash BrightStar, so that’s a big plus.

Comment by Dankakee Wednesday, Feb 23, 22 @ 10:35 am
While endorsements are good (the water), the money is the oxygen (to survive).

Then again Blair Hull, Michael Bloomberg, Ross Perot…

Anna Valencia: “Now show me the money, Guv!” “I need to make it to primary day…”

Comment by Pizza Man Wednesday, Feb 23, 22 @ 10:40 am
are we lining up those who went for Robin Kelly vs. those who did not?

Comment by Amalia Wednesday, Feb 23, 22 @ 10:42 am
Quite the round of good news for Valencia.

Should make it a real race.

Comment by Nick Wednesday, Feb 23, 22 @ 10:51 am
++Giannoulias, who never forgot where he came from, knows his own heritage language—as well as that of Anna, who does not.++

Silver spooned or golden tongued?

Comment by Sharia Capo Wednesday, Feb 23, 22 @ 10:52 am
Can anyone really imagine a scenario where Stratton did her own thing and endorsed against Pritzker?

This endorsement does nothing.

Comment by Pungent Wednesday, Feb 23, 22 @ 10:54 am
==Silver spooned or golden tongued?==

Probably both. Plus a bronze bust of himself at home which he plans to eventually donate to the ALPLM.

Comment by NonAFSCMEStateEmployeeFromChatham Wednesday, Feb 23, 22 @ 10:58 am
Sharia, I read your column where you said:

“Pritzker’s endorsement brings more weight to Valencia’s campaign”

Made me spill my coffee. Still, thanks for the chuckle.

Comment by Pungent Wednesday, Feb 23, 22 @ 11:03 am
@ Pungent “Can anyone really imagine a scenario where Stratton did her own thing and endorsed…”

I said the same thing: No really, Lt. Guv., I thought you were for Alexi. Game changer now.

Comment by Pizza Man Wednesday, Feb 23, 22 @ 11:07 am
===Game changer now===

lol

I concur, but whatevs. Valencia doesn’t have a ton of endorsements.

Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Feb 23, 22 @ 11:08 am
==but whatevs. Valencia doesn’t have a ton of endorsements==

This laff riot continues! I am now drinking tea, Rich.

Comment by Pungent Wednesday, Feb 23, 22 @ 11:27 am
I’m for anybody not named Alexi and it appears that Valencia is the best option. It’s that simple.

Comment by Hot Taeks Wednesday, Feb 23, 22 @ 11:40 am
Stratton is good on the stump but this obviously doesn’t move the needle like the Pritzker endorsement. It’s just another day of Valenciamentum, which is a still win for her.

Comment by Torco Sign Wednesday, Feb 23, 22 @ 11:49 am
Delete my post from 1:13, it was meant for the Open thread but accidentally went here instead. I re-copied it onto there. Sorry about that.

Comment by NonAFSCMEStateEmployeeFromChatham Wednesday, Feb 23, 22 @ 1:15 pm
Way to take a stand there, Jules.

Comment by LG wh Wednesday, Feb 23, 22 @ 1:31 pm
== Probably both. Plus a bronze bust of himself at home which he plans to eventually donate to the ALPLM. ==

Valencia is from Granite City, downstate. Hardly a silver spoon, maybe a steel one though.

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Feb 23, 22 @ 3:01 pm

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