The organized effort is another example of Illinois Democratic Party changes following the departure of longtime chairman Michael Madigan.
in connection with utility giant Commonwealth Edison’s admission that it gave contracts, law business and jobs requiring little or no work to friends and political allies of Madigan in hopes that he would look favorably upon the company’s Springfield agenda.Under Madigan, the state party became a largely insular institution in which its primary goal was to elect House Democrats who would support him staying on as speaker.
The coordinated campaign will involve sharing data, communication plans, voter engagement, get-out-the-vote and vote-by-mail strategies along with multi-candidate mailings and legal assistance at the polls in support of Democratic candidates across the ballot. It represents the latest evolution under Kelly’s open the party strategy, party officials said.
“This coordinated campaign will benefit all Democratic nominees by efficiently using shared resources, data, and messaging to ensure Illinois remains a beacon for our shared values,” White said. “We’ve all seen just how extreme Illinois Republicans have become. Illinois Democrats can and will fight back with a united front at every level.”
The program also is expected to support candidates for secretary of state and the U.S. House once voters select nominees in the June 28 primary.
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