7th Congressional District State Reps Deepen the Call for Welch as State Central Committeeman
CHICAGO – State Representatives who touch Congressman Danny Davis’ 7th Congressional District are strengthening the call for Welch to represent them and their constituents, shaping and building the state party.
House Representative and Committeewoman Theresa Mah, State Representative Michael Crawford, State Representative Lisa Davis, and State Representative Yolonda Morris all endorse Speaker Welch.
“We’ve seen firsthand the Speaker’s strength, vision, and ability to bring people together in the House,” said Rep. Morris. He’s more than a leader; he’s an inspiration for Democrats all across our state. His support reaches far beyond just the House; it lifts up our courts, county party, and every candidate fighting to make a difference. As the first Black Speaker, he is a powerful symbol of progress and possibility, showing what true representation looks like. For my district, West Side of Chicago, this kind of leadership isn’t just important, it’s essential. Our party and our communities need more leaders like him.”
Speaker Welch has served as a collaborative leader since entering the House in 2013. Since becoming the first African-American Speaker to serve the state of Illinois, Welch has worked to ‘lift all boats’ in the Illinois Democratic Party. He has played a crucial role in shaping, fundraising, and inspiring local parties across Illinois. Welch’s House Dems Caucus is #1 in the country– being the only caucus continuing to make gains in flipping Republican strongholds and advancing Democratic values.
Welch has opened the political committee Team Welch for 7th District State Central Commiteeperson; and has already collected and verified the required signatures for filing.
Welch’s full endorsement list includes:
Congressman Danny K. Davis
Former Secretary of State Jesse White
Democratic Party of Illinois Chair Lisa Hernandez
Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon
Bellwood Mayor Andre Harvey
Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson
Hillside Mayor Joe Tamburino
Maywood Mayor Nathaniel Booker
River Forest President and Committeeperson Cathy Adduci
Westchester President Greg Hribal
State Representative and Committeeperson Aaron Ortiz
State Representative Debbie Meyers-Martin
State Representative Kam Buckner
State Representative Lisa Davis
State Representative Michael Crawford
State Representative Margaret Croke
State Representative Kelly Cassidy
State Representative Kimberly DuBuclet
State Representative Marcus Evans
State Representative La Shawn Ford
State Representative and Committeeperson Theresa Mah
State Representative Yolonda Morris
State Representative Jawaharial ‘Omar’ Williams
1st Ward Committeeperson Laura Yepez
2nd Ward Committeeperson Tim Egan
3rd Ward Alderwoman and Committeeperson Pat Dowell
4th Ward Alderman Lamont Robinson
11th Ward Alderwoman Nicole Lee
14th Ward Alderwoman Jeylú Gutiérrez
15th Ward Alderman and Committeeperson Ray Lopez
16th Ward Alderwoman and Committeeperson Stephanie Coleman
18th Ward Alderman Derrick Curtis
24th Ward Alderwoman and Committeeperson Monique Scott
25th Ward Alderwoman and Committeeperson Byron Sigcho-Lopez
26th Ward Alderperson Jessie Fuentes
27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett
36th Ward Alderman and Committeeperson Gilbert Villegas
37th Ward Alderwoman and State Central Committeewoman Emma Mitts
42nd Ward Alderman and Committeeperson Brendan Reilly
43rd Ward Alderman Timmy Knudsen
43rd Ward Committeeperson Lucy Moog
Cicero Township Village President and Committeeperson Larry Dominick
Cook County Commissioner and 11th Ward Committeeperson John Daley
DNC member Dan Hynes
Former State Central Committeewoman Darlena Williams Burnett
Chicago LGBQT Hall of Famer and Former Personal PAC President Terry Cosgrove