BREAKING: Former Rep. Joe Walsh Endorses Kevin Morrison in IL-08
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 23, 2025
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Walsh Represented District From 2011-2013 After Beating Former Rep. Melissa Bean
SCHAUMBURG, IL – Today, former Rep. Joe Walsh endorsed Cook County Commissioner and Democrat Kevin Morrison in the race for Illinois’ 8th Congressional District. Walsh, who represented the district from 2011-2013 after beating former Rep. Melissa Bean, joins five sitting members of Congress and more than 160 local and national leaders in supporting Kevin Morrison’s surging campaign.
“Kevin Morrison is the only candidate in this race who we can trust to always stand up to Donald Trump,” said former Rep. Joe Walsh. “While Kevin is exactly the kind of fresh face the Democratic Party desperately needs at this moment, his main opponent, former Rep. Melissa Bean – the Blue Dog Democrat I beat 15 years ago – has been completely silent for the last decade while Donald Trump has ripped our constitution to shreds. I’m proud to endorse the only candidate who can beat Melissa Bean and will fight like hell to take our country back – and that’s Kevin Morrison.”
“I thank former Rep. Joe Walsh for his endorsement,” said Kevin Morrison. “While we might not agree on everything, he and I are united in our shared belief that Donald Trump and his fascist, authoritarian regime’s attempts to destroy democracy and the rule of law requires all of us to stand up and fight back like never before. That’s what I’ve done as a Cook County Commissioner – and that’s what I’ll do in Congress.”
A full list of the more than 160 people endorsing Kevin Morrison is available here.
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ABOUT KEVIN
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 after beating the incumbent who was also Chair of the Illinois Republican Party. 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.