The 88-year-old Democrat is retiring from his long-standing role as secretary of state, giving Illinois voters fresh choices to lead the statewide operation with more than 4,000 employees.
Republican state Rep. Dan Brady and former state Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias offer competing visions for the Illinois secretary of state's office as they vie to replace Jesse White, who is retiring after 23 years in office.
Democrat Alexi Giannoulias and Republican Dan Brady differed on the use of technology and other issues while offering competing visions for the Illinois secretary of state's office Wednesday.
After taking July off to catch up on sleep, vacation with her husband and reconnect with her 2-year-old daughter, City Clerk Valencia says she’s “marching forward.”
For the first time in nearly 25 years, Illinois will have a new secretary of state this winter, and Democrat Alexi Giannoulias and Republican Dan Brady are.