ICYMI: Kevin Morrison Wraps Week 1 With Strong Support From Community Leaders
Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison is wrapping up the first week of his historic campaign with strong support from a wide range of community leaders and advocates, and growing momentum across the district.
The Windy City Times said this about Kevin Morrison: “Kevin Morrison, the first openly gay person elected to the Cook County Board, has spent the past six years as commissioner focused on mental health, civil rights policy, and bipartisan collaboration. Now, with the country at what he calls a ‘crucial’ turning point, Morrison is launching a run for Congress in Illinois’ Eighth Congressional District.”
CBS reported on Kevin Morrison’s campaign launch, saying: “[Morrison] touted his record as a Cook County commissioner as having fought to expand voting rights and mental health care funding, and to fight discrimination.
In the first week of his campaign, Kevin Morrison has already secured endorsements from across the district and state, including Congressman Eric Sorensen and State Representative Kelly Cassidy. The momentum shows that people want Kevin Morrison fighting for them in Congress.
The full list of almost 50 local leaders putting their name behind Kevin Morrison’s campaign includes:
Adriane Johnson – State Senator
Rob Martwick – State Senator
Nicolle Grasse – State Representative
Bill McLeod – Hoffman Estates Mayor
Maria Vesey – Addison Township Clerk-Elect
Phil Dukes – Trustee, Elk Grove Township
Daniel Hebreard – President of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Paula McCombie – South Barrington Mayor
Barrett Pederson – Mayor of Franklin Park and Committeeman
Alex Arroyo – DuPage County Board Member
Ted Mason – Elk Grove Township Committeeman
Harish Kolasani – National India Hub Founder
Ron Onesti – President, JCCIA
Patrick Kinnane – Trustee, Hoffman Estates
Bill Manganaro – Trustee, Arlington Heights
Frank Avino – Village of Norridge Trustee and Norwood Park Township Committeeman
The full list of LGBTQ+ endorsements today are:
Eric Sorensen – Member of Congress
Kelly Cassidy – State Representative
Maggie Trevor – Cook County Commissioner
Marcelino Garcia – Cook County MWRD
Alex Arroyo – Member, DuPage County Board
Robert Lugiai – Trustee, Elk Grove Township
Monika Stajniak – Trustee, Elk Grove Township
Austin Mejdrich – Trustee, Wheeling Township
Bennett Lawson – Alderman
Lamont Robinson – Alderman
Greg Harris – IL State House Majority Leader (retired)
Maria Hadden – Alderwoman, Chicago
Travis Haley – Round Lake Library Board Trustee
Kristal Larson – Avon Democratic Township Democratic Chair
Kevin also welcomes the support of many of his colleagues on the Cook County Commission, and other leaders across Cook and the collar counties:
Nicole Lee – Alderwoman, Chicago
Bridget Gainer – Cook County Commissioner
Frank Aguilar – Cook County Commissioner
John Daley – Cook County Commissioner
Josina Morita – Cook County Commissioner
Scott Britton – Cook County Commissioner
Stanley Moore – Cook County Commissioner
Dr. Kisha McCaskill – Cook County Commissioner
Michael Scott Jr. – Former Alderman and Cook County Commissioner
Laddi Singh – Former Candidate, House District 54
Chuck Bernardini – Former Commissioner and Alderman
Doug House – ILDCAA Chair (retired)
Holly Kim – Lake County Treasurer
Steve Rosenblum – School Board President, District 211
Anne Lopez – School Board Member, District 211
Jane Russell – School Board Member, District 211
Joe Sagerer – School Board Member, District 214
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Kevin Morrison is a Cook County Commissioner and candidate for Congress. In 2018, he made history as the first openly LGBTQ+ and youngest-ever Commissioner, as well as the first Democrat to represent his district. On the Board, Kevin has been a leader on mental health, small business, the environment, public safety, and tenants’ rights. Kevin has delivered results for working families and marginalized communities.
Kevin was raised in Elk Grove Village, where he attended public schools before graduating from DePaul University in 2013 and UIC Law School in 2024. Kevin Morrison is running for Congress to fight for working people in Illinois and our shared values.