* I’ve received several press releases about petition filings today, including this one…
Early this morning, after collecting over 17,000 petition signatures, nominating papers were filed to secure ballot access for statewide incumbents Attorney General Kwame Raoul, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulous and Treasurer Mike Frerichs. The impressive haul was the result of a coordinated effort by the Democratic Party of Illinois (DPI) and the Illinois Democratic County Chairs Association (IDCCA).
* So far, two releases were sent by Democrats running for comptroller. First up, Rep. Margaret Croke…
Today, on the first day of filing for the 2026 election cycle, State Representative Margaret Croke filed 10,000 signatures, the maximum allowable by the Illinois State Board of Elections, as the next step towards getting on the Democratic ballot in March in the race for Illinois State Comptroller.
* Sen. Karina Villa…
Surrounded by supporters and volunteers, State Senator Karina Villa (D-West Chicago), candidate for Illinois State Comptroller, today officially submitted over 15,000 petition signatures to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
One of Villa’s supporters had to be separated from a Darren Bailey backer this morning. Harsh language warning…
Nice de-escalation job by Illinois State Board of Elections spokesperson Matt Dietrich.
* The guy in black appears to be “Pizza Joe.” Sen. Villa featured him in a video this morning (click here if the video is no longer available). Joe Smith owns a pizza place and has irritated Republican customers, and Republicans in general, with his Facebook posts.
* Not everyone was so amped up today. The governor, for instance, showed some grace to the Bailey campaign…
