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2020 Election Endorsements

Political endorsements made by the Sun-Times editorial board following a rigorous investigation of all candidates.

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Commentary
ENDORSEMENT: Chris Bos for Illinois House in 51st District
He is collaborative, willing to reach out to other lawmakers.
By CST Editorial Board
 
State Rep. Keith R. Wheeler in 2018.
Politics
ENDORSEMENT: Keith R. Wheeler for Illinois House in 50th District
Wheeler has been a reasonable voice in the state’s fight against the coronavirus and also has a feel for the bread-and-butter issues of his district.
By CST Editorial Board
 
Maura Hirschauer, Illinois House 49th District Democratic nominee, 2020 election candidate questionnaire
News
ENDORSEMENT: Maura Hirschauer for Illinois House in 49th District
Her background lends itself well to a socially-driven legislative tack.
By CST Editorial Board
 
ENDORSEMENT: Democrat Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, Illinois House 17th District, 2020 election
2020 Election Endorsements
ENDORSEMENT: Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz for Illinois House in 17th District
The district is in the fine hands of an immigration lawyer who looks out for children and calls out House Speaker Michael Madigan.
By CST Editorial Board
 
ENDORSEMENT: Robyn Gabel for Illinois House in 18th District, 2020 election
2020 Election Endorsements
ENDORSEMENT: Robyn Gabel for Illinois House in 18th District
She has crafted laws on behalf of seniors and the medical community.
By CST Editorial Board
 
Endorsement, Lindsey LaPointe, Illinois House of Representatives, incumbent, 2020 Democratic primary election, 19th District
Politics
ENDORSEMENT: Lindsey LaPointe for Illinois House in 19th District
LaPointe’s background in social justice and social work has left a clear and compassionate stamp on her efforts in Springfield.
By CST Editorial Board
 
endorsement, brad stephens, illinois house 20th district, 2020 election
2020 Election Endorsements
ENDORSEMENT: Brad Stephens for Illinois House in 20th District
Democrats have failed to field a candidate who could do a better job down in Springfield.
By CST Editorial Board
 
endorsement, Frances Ann Hurley, Illinois House 35th District, 2020 election
2020 Election Endorsements
ENDORSEMENT: Frances Ann Hurley for Illinois House in 35th District
Hurley strongly advocates for suicide prevention among first responders.
By CST Editorial Board
 
Tim Ozinga is endorsed by the Sun-Times in the Illinois House 37th District general election. 
2020 Election Endorsements
ENDORSEMENT: Tim Ozinga for Illinois House in 37th District
As Illinois recovers from the economic devastation of COVID-19, Ozinga promises to be an effective voice in shoring up small and family-owned businesses.
By CST Editorial Board
 
Debbie Meyers-Martin is endorsed by the Sun-Times in the Illinois House 38th District general election.
2020 Election Endorsements
ENDORSEMENT: Debbie Meyers Martin for Illinois House in 38th District
Meyers-Martin has brought experience and enthusiasm to attracting new businesses since her election in 2018.
By CST Editorial Board
 
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Editorials
ENDORSEMENT: Grant Wehrli for Illinois House in 41st District
Even allowing for his advantage as an incumbent, he’s well-versed on a wide range of topics.
By CST Editorial Board
 
Ken Mejia-Beal is endorsed by the Sun-Times in the Illinois House 42nd District general election.
2020 Election Endorsements
ENDORSEMENT: Ken Mejia-Beal for Illinois House in 42nd District
Mejia-Beal has worked in DuPage County Democratic politics and on lobbying campaigns for non-profit Howard Brown Health.
By CST Editorial Board
 
Seth Lewis is endorsed by the Sun-Times in the Illinois House 45th District general election.
2020 Election Endorsements
ENDORSEMENT: Seth Lewis for Illinois House in 45th District
Lewis’ approach is to seek practical solutions to our state’s woes, including corruption.
By CST Editorial Board
 
Republican state Rep. Deanne Marie Mazzochi.
2020 Election Endorsements
ENDORSEMENT: Deanne Marie Mazzochi for Illinois House in 47th District
Mazzochi is a strong advocate for issues critical to this district, such as capital funding for Metra projects and restoring local control over the location of 5G wireless equipment sites.
By CST Editorial Board
 
endorsement, Terra Costa Howard, Illinois House 48th District, 2020 election
2020 Election Endorsements
ENDORSEMENT: Terra Costa Howard for Illinois House in 48th District
She champions women’s rights on issues of pay and reproductive health, and she’s the rare Democrat who has spoken out against House Speaker Michael Madigan.
By CST Editorial Board
 
State Sen. John Connor.
2020 Election Endorsements
ENDORSEMENT: John Connor for Illinois Senate in 43rd District
As an assistant state’s attorney, he helped prosecute Drew Peterson and set up major crimes and computer crimes prosecution units.
By CST Editorial Board
 
Robert F. Martwick, Illinois Senate 10th District Democratic nominee and incumbent, 2020 election, endorsement
2020 Election Endorsements
ENDORSEMENT: Robert F. Martwick for Illinois Senate in 10th District
Martwick has ably represented his district since his appointment to the post in 2019. Voters should elect him to a full term.
By CST Editorial Board
 
Patrick Joyce is endorsed by the Sun-Times in the Illinois Senate 40th District general election.
2020 Election Endorsements
ENDORSEMENT: Patrick Joyce for Illinois Senate in 40th District
“Constituent service on steroids” is how he describes his approach to representing this district.
By CST Editorial Board
 
ENDORSEMENT: Meg Loughran Cappel, Illinois Senate, 49th District, 2020 election
2020 Election Endorsements
ENDORSEMENT: Meg Loughran Cappel for Illinois Senate in 49th District
She has a record of advocating for vulnerable students as a special education teacher and board member for Joliet Township High School District 204.
By CST Editorial Board
 
State Sen. Celina Villanueva.
2020 Election Endorsements
ENDORSEMENT: Celina Villanueva for Illinois Senate in 11th District
Long before she was appointed to the Legislature in 2018, she was a strong advocate for marriage equality and immigrant rights.
By CST Editorial Board
 
endorsement, state Rep. Karina Villa, Illinois Senate 25th District, 2020 election
2020 Election Endorsements
ENDORSEMENT: Karina Villa for Illinois Senate in 25th District
No matter people’s political persuasions, they will find a good listener and responder in Villa, who is currently a state representative in the district.
By CST Editorial Board
 
endorsement, melinda bush, democrat, illinois senate 31 district, 2020 election
2020 Election Endorsements
ENDORSEMENT: Melinda Bush for Illinois Senate in 31st District
The incumbent senator has been an active legislator and a strong voice for ethics.
By CST Editorial Board
 
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2020 Election Endorsements
ENDORSEMENT: Kim Foxx for state’s attorney — because Cook County can’t dare go back
The job of a prosecutor, Foxx understands, is not just to rack up convictions, but to fight for justice and real community safety.
By CST Editorial Board
 
endorsement, republican dan patlak, 2020 election, cook county board of review
2020 Election Endorsements
ENDORSEMENT: Dan Patlak for Cook County Board of Review, 1st District
Patlak is less openly opposed to Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi’s reform efforts — and the board needs at least one Republican.
By CST Editorial Board
 
Iris Martinez, Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Democratic primary election candidate, 2020.
2020 Election Endorsements
ENDORSEMENT: Iris Y. Martinez for Cook County Circuit Court Clerk
Here’s hoping her experience as a lawmaker helps her become the effective leader the office sorely needs.
By CST Editorial Board
 
Endorsement, Richard Dick Durbin, U.S. Senate, Illinois, 2020 election
2020 Election Endorsements
ENDORSEMENT: Dick Durbin for the U.S. Senate and a new Democratic majority
Durbin, the Senate Democratic whip, will be a powerful player in Washington if voters sweep out the Senate’s failed Republican majority. For similar reasons, we have endorsed only Democrats for Congress in this election cycle.
By CST Editorial Board
 
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2020 Election Endorsements
ENDORSEMENT: Robin Kelly for Congress in 2nd District
We endorse Kelly for re-election so that she might continue her work for saner gun laws and greater equity in health care.
By CST Editorial Board
 
endorsement: Danny Davis, 7th Congressional District, 2020 election
2020 Election Endorsements
ENDORSEMENT: Danny K. Davis for Congress in 7th District
This race is a rerun from two years ago. We endorse Davis again, but wish the voters had a better choice.
By CST Editorial Board
 
ENDORSEMENT: Raja Krishnamoorthi, 8th District, Congress, 2020 election
2020 Election Endorsements
ENDORSEMENT: Raja Krishnamoorthi for Congress in 8th District
He’s among the more industrious members of the House, and a cut above many other members of the Illinois delegation.
By CST Editorial Board
 
ENDORSEMENT: Jan Schakowsky, Congress, 9th District, 2020 election, Illinois
2020 Election Endorsements
ENDORSEMENT: Jan Schakowsky for Congress in 9th District
Schakowsky has been a forceful critic of the worst policies of the Trump administration, as well as a leader on health care reform and in addressing violence against women.
By CST Editorial Board
 
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