We are humbled to be the most endorsed candidate in this race. Patricia Joan Murphy has worked hard over her career in public service to build strong networks with other elected leaders and organizations that will ensure that she can start to make a difference on Day One. Thank you to the following individuals and organizations for their endorsement.

State of Illinois Elected Officials

  • Alexi Giannoulias, Illinois Secretary of State
  • Michael Frerichs, Illinois Treasurer
  • Steve Landek, Senator (Former), 12th District
  • Bill Cunningham, Senator, 18th District
  • Michael Hastings, Senator, 19th District
  • Patrick Joyce, Senator, 40th District
  • Justin Slaughter, State Representative, 27th District
  • Robert Rita, State Representative, 28th District
  • Dr. Michael Crawford, State Representative, 31st District
  • Lisa Davis, State Representative, 32nd District
  • Marcus Evans, State Representative, 33rd District
  • Mary Gill, State Representative, 35th District
  • Fran Hurley, State Representative (Former), 35th District
  • Rick Ryan, State Representative, 36th District
  • Kelly Burke, State Representative (Former), 36th District
  • Harry Benton, State Representative, 97th District

Cook County Elected Officials

  • Tom Dart, Cook County Sheriff
  • Monica Gordon, Cook County Clerk
  • Mariyana Spyropoulos, Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court
  • Stanley Moore, Commissioner, 4th District, Cook County Board of Commissioners
  • Dr. Keshia McKaskill, Commissioner, 5th District, Cook County Board of Commissioners
  • John P. Daley, Commissioner, 11th District, Cook County Board of Commissioners
  • Josita Morita, Commissioner, 13th District, Cook County Board of Commissioners
  • Kevin Morrison, Commissioner, 15th District, Cook County Board of Commissioners
  • Frank J. Aguilar, Commissioner, 16th District, Cook County Board of Commissioners
  • George Cardenas, Commissioner, Cook County Board of Review, 1st District
  • Vernard L. Alsberry, Bremen Township Committeeperson
  • Patrick Hynes, Lyons Township Assessor
  • Patricia Theresa Flynn, Vice President, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
  • Marcelino Garcia, Commissioner, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
  • Precious Brady Davis, Commissioner, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
  • Eira Corral Sepulveda, Commissioner, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
  • Beth McElroy Kirkwood, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District

Township/Ward Officials and Organizations

  • 1st Ward Democratic Committeeperson Laura Yepez
  • 8th Ward Alderman/Democratic Committeeperson Michelle A. Harris
  • 11th Ward Democratic Committeeperson John P. Daley
  • 18th Ward Alderman/Democratic Committeeperson Derrick Curtis
  • 19th Ward Alderman/Democratic Committeeperson Matt J. O’Shea
  • 31st Ward Alderman/Democratic Committeeperson Felix Cardona
  • Bremen Township Supervisor Kathryn Straniero
  • Bremen Township Committeeperson Vernard L. Alsberry
  • Bremen Township Democratic Organization
  • Lyons Township Supervisor Chris Getty
  • Lyons Township Democratic Organization
  • Lyons Township Committeeperson Steve Landek
  • Orland Township Democratic Organization
  • Orland Township Democratic Committeeperson Beth McElroy Kirkwood
  • Palos Township Democratic Organization
  • Palos Township Democratic Committeeperson Jim Gleffe
  • Worth Township Democratic Organization
  • Worth Township Democratic Committeeperson Patricia Joan Murphy
  • Worth Township Supervisor Patricia Joan Murphy

Mayors

  • John Ryan, Mayor, Village of Alsip
  • Fred Billatto, Mayor, Village of Blue Island
  • Steve Landek, Mayor, Village of Bridgeview
  • David Gonzalez, Mayor, City of Chicago Heights
  • John “Jack” Lind, Mayor, Village of Chicago Ridge
  • Ken Klein, Mayor, Village of Crestwood
  • Vernard Alsberry, Mayor (Former), Village of East Hazel Crest
  • Kelly Burke, Mayor, Village of Evergreen Park
  • Rich Hofeld, Mayor, Village of Homewood
  • Chris Getty, Mayor, Village of Lyons
  • Gary L’Heureux, Mayor, Village of Midlothian
  • Jim Hortsman, Mayor, Village of Oak Forest
  • Terry Vorderer, Mayor, Village of Oak Lawn
  • Kyle Hastings, Mayor, Village of Orland Hills
  • Jerry Bennett, Mayor, Village of Palos Hills
  • Terry Matthews, Mayor, Village of South Chicago Heights
  • Don E. De Graff, Mayor, Village of South Holland
  • William Joyce, Mayor, Village of Steger
  • Maxine Reynolds, President, Village of Thornton

Unions

  • Chicago Federation of Labor
  • Chicago Painters District Council 14
  • Cook County Coalition of Trades
  • Cook County College Teachers Union, Local 1600
  • International Association of Machinists, Local 126
  • International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, IBEW 134
  • International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 150
  • International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 399
  • Laborers International Union of North America / LIUNA
  • Mid America Carpenters Joint Council
  • Pipefitters Association, Local 597 UA
  • Teamsters Joint Council 25

Community Leaders/Organizations

  • American Democracy Coalition
  • Arab American Chamber of Commerce
  • Arab American Vote
  • Greater Chicagoland Black Chamber of Commerce
  • Reverend Lawrence Blackful, Jr., Bethel Missionary Baptist Church
  • Pastor Kenyatta Smith, Another Chance Church
  • Reverend Dr. C.E. Watkins, Divine Word Ministries