SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Former Illinois Governor and Secretary of State Jim Edgar, plus major labor, business, public safety and advocacy organizations have endorsed Dan Brady, a Bloomington Republican, for Illinois Secretary of State.
“As former Secretary of State, I know Dan Brady possesses the skills, experience, and work ethic to improve the office and provide efficiency to the public,” former Gov. Jim Edgar said. “As former Governor, I know Dan has the experience and talent to work with the General Assembly and the executive branch to provide service for the people.”
“It is truly an honor to receive Gov. Edgar’s endorsement,” Brady said. “He continues to be the standard by which honest and responsible governing is judged, and I will be proud to carry that legacy of public service as your next Secretary of State.”
Brady has also received the endorsements of the Illinois Education Association, Illinois Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Fraternal Order of Police State Lodge, the Sheriffs’ of Illinois PAC, Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois, and ABATE of Illinois.
Kathi Griffin, Illinois Education Association President: “The Illinois Education Association is the largest union in Illinois. On behalf of our board and more than 135,000 members, I’m glad to recommend Dan Brady for Secretary of State. He is recommended because of his commitment to public education. Dan Brady’s vision for continuing drivers’ education, improving library development and helping ease the school bus driver shortage makes him the most qualified candidate for Secretary of State.”
Todd Maisch, Illinois Chamber of Commerce President and CEO: “Dan Brady has worked to promote small businesses and streamline services. Rep. Brady has supported e-titling legislation in the Illinois General Assembly and he developed the state’s electronic death certificate database. Businesses need him more than ever as our next Secretary of State because he will execute cost saving measures like e-titling, which will help our members lower business expenses. He is endorsed because he has the knowledge and experience helping both consumers and businesses.”
Illinois Fraternal Order of Police State Lodge President Chris Southwood: “Dan Brady has supported police officers from the time he was a county official through his career as a State Representative, where he always stood by the men and women of law enforcement. Dan is honest, straightforward and always places the best interests of the people of Illinois ahead of politics.”
McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage: “Dan Brady received the Sheriffs’ of Illinois PAC endorsement for his proven law enforcement record, his experience in helping to reduce distracted driving, and his unique knowledge of rural issues with relation to the Secretary of State’s Office.
Chuck Sullivan, Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois President: “Dan has proven time and time again his knowledge and understanding of the fire service in general and issues affecting our members and public safety more specifically. Our next Secretary of State needs first-hand knowledge of emergency services and how it relates to highway safety, line of duty death benefits and organ/tissue donation. Dan will be a champion of all of those.”
A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois PAC Chairman “Hunter” John Harris: “A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois PAC proudly endorses Dan Brady for Secretary of State, because he knows it is fundamental that all drivers share the road with motorcycles. A.B.A.T.E. supports safe driving, seeing and respecting motorcyclists, and riding responsibly. Given Dan Brady shares these values, we are pleased to endorse him.”
About Dan Brady
Dan Brady is a Resident of Bloomington Illinois, where he is a licensed funeral director associate in the funeral home firm Kibler-Brady-Ruestman. Dan and his wife Teri have two children. He served as McLean County Coroner from 1992 to 2000. He received an A.A. from Southern Illinois University and a B.A. in Elected Studies from St. Ambrose University. He was named to the Illinois House Republican Leadership team in 2003 and in 2017 he was named Deputy Minority Leader.