SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) State Lodge, a fraternal organization that proudly represents more than 34,000 active duty and retired police officers, has made no endorsement in the primary races for Illinois Governor. The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police State Lodge has made no such endorsement in the Governor’s race in past primary elections and has continued that non-endorsement practice for the June 28 Illinois primary election.
“Other FOP organizations in Illinois may have made such endorsements this year, but not the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police State Lodge,” said Illinois FOP State Lodge President Chris Southwood. “We encourage any gubernatorial candidate who has received an endorsement to clearly specify the organization in order to avoid confusion among the voters of Illinois, including our members.”