Democratic Senate, Comptroller Candidates Pitch for Cook County Party's Support

Democratic Senate, comptroller candidates pitch for Cook County party's support

CHICAGO (WGN) — Democrats vying for retiring Sen. Dick Durbin's Senate seat made their pitch to Cook County Democratic leaders on Friday, as the party also backed a new candidate for state comptroller. It was an opportunity to shine before members of the Cook County Democratic Party Committee as several candidates declared their intent to run for state comptroller. The party leaders were all under one roof at Local 134 on the South Side, hearing…

Cook County Democratic Party votes not to endorse in race to replace retiring Sen. Dick Durbin

The candidates for U.S. Senate had a chance to make their case to the Cook County Democratic Party Friday, seeking support for their campaigns to replace retiring Sen. Dick Durbin.

Cook County Democrats Back Croke for Comptroller, No Endorsement for ...

Cook County Democrats hold off endorsement decision for county assessor, don’t back Board of Review incumbent

Cook County Democrats punted Thursday on endorsing anyone for Cook County assessor, putting two-term incumbent Fritz Kaegi at risk of an open primary fight as he vies for a third term. The lack of an endorsement is the latest twist in the complex relationship between Kaegi and county Democrats. Eight years ago, Kaegi defeated incumbent Assessor and then-Cook County Democratic Party Chairman Joe Berrios in the Democratic primary race for assessor…

Cook County Democrats mostly sticking with incumbents on primary slate — but Assessor Fritz Kaegi is in limbo

Former Chicago Ald. Howard Brookins (21st) was a late entry Thursday in the field of candidates seeking the Cook County Democratic Party’s endorsement for commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago in next year’s primary election.It’d be a new title for the longtime Far South Side City Council member, but familiar territory, he said.“I know a lot about crap. I was an alderman for 20 years,” Brookins joked to p…

Cook County Democrats mostly sticking with incumbents on primary slate — but Assessor Fritz Kaegi is in limbo – Usa news

Former Chicago Ald. Howard Brookins (21st) was a late entry Thursday in the field of candidates seeking the Cook County Democratic Party’s endorsement for commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago in next year’s primary election. It’d be a new title for the longtime Far South Side City Council member, but familiar territory, he said. “I know a lot about crap. I was an alderman for 20 years,” Brookins joked to…