Vernon Democrats for Change

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 12, 2012

Buffalo Grove, IL

Vernon Township Democrats Endorses Candidates for Congress, Lake County State’s Attorney, Lake County Coroner, and IL Senate, 29th District

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Members of The Vernon Township Democrats have made endorsements in races for the upcoming Democratic primary in March. Appearing before a record turnout of Democratic supporters in Vernon Township, candidates for various offices stood before the audience, wooing the voters with their credentials and ideas. Candidates for Lake County State’s Attorney and IL Senate District 29 spoke to the crowd, and were followed by all four candidates for the Tenth Congressional District seat. After a round of spirited speeches and questions from the audience, an endorsement vote was taken. The following candidates received the Vernon Democrats endorsement:

Tenth Congressional District Congressional District

Brad Schneider

Lake County State’s Attorney

Chris Kennedy

Lake County Coroner

Artis Yancey

State Senator, 29th District

Julie A. Morrison

Additionally, the following democratic candidates in uncontested races also received endorsements:

Terry Link (State Senator 30th District),

Carol Sente (State Representative 59th District),

Scott Drury (State Representative 58th District),

Mary Ellen Vanderventer (Lake County Recorder),

Cynthia Pruim Haran (Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court),

Arlene Hickory (Lake County Board District 21),

Jeffrey Braiman (Lake County 3rd Subcircuit Judge/A),

Nancy Waites (Lake County 3rd Subcircuit Judge/B).

Vernon Township Democrats is proud to endorse these candidates. We thank all of the participants, including the candidates and our many new members.

CONTACT:

Steve Rosenzweig, Chair

vernondems@aol.com

847-452-7781

The Vernon Township Democrats are kicking off this crucial 2012 election year in a big way. From Precinct Committeeman to President, Democratic candidates will be fighting to ensure that our party’s values will prevail over a Tea Party inspired Republican onslaught. The Vernon Township Democrats will be at the center of that battle. For the Vernon Dems to build on our many recent successes, WE ABSOLUTELY NEED YOUR HELP. We need grassroots involvement from volunteers for precinct organizing, canvassing, and phone banking. To volunteer, call 847-452-7781. Most of all, we need your financial contributions. Please contribute $25, $50, $100, $250 or more to the “Vernon Dems Victory in 2012 Fund”. Please make your contributions by check made payable to the Vernon Township Democrats at P.O. Box 5551, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089; or by clicking the Act Blue link below. With your continued support, 2012 will be a banner year for the Democratic Party in Vernon Township. Help make that a reality.

Paid for by Vernon Township Democrats. A copy of our report filed with the State Board of Elections and the County Clerk is (or will be) available for purchase from the State Board of Elections and the County Clerk, County Building, 18 N. County St. Waukegan, IL 60085. Political contributions are not tax-deductible.