Thursday, February 22, 2018

Chicago, IL – With 26 days left until the Democratic primary election, progressive groups across Illinois are ready to get out the vote for JB Pritzker. Organizations like Equality Illinois PAC, Personal PAC, and Citizen Action/Illinois are mobilizing their members and building the statewide coalition needed to ensure JB wins the Democratic nomination for governor.

“With only 26 days left in the Democratic primary, I’m so proud to have progressive groups like Citizen Action/Illinois, Personal PAC, and Equality Illinois PAC helping our campaign get out the vote,” said JB Pritzker. “We’re running a grassroots, statewide campaign, and the activists these groups represent across the state are critical to that effort. Together, I know we can take on Bruce Rauner, put Springfield back on the side of working families, and move forward with a progressive vision for Illinois.”

“Citizen Action/Illinois and our statewide, progressive coalition is ready to get to work for JB Pritzker,” said Citizen Action/Illinois Co-Director William McNary. “We are thrilled by the opportunity to elect JB and bring true, progressive leadership to Illinois. With over a decade of experience fighting grassroots campaigns for affordable, high-quality healthcare, a fair tax system, and stronger environmental protections, we’re confident our coalition will play a critical role supporting JB for governor.”

“JB Pritzker has long been a strong and public ally of the LGBTQ community, and we are so excited to help him get out the vote,” said Equality Illinois CEO Brian Johnson. “We’re at a critical moment in our state. The Equality Illinois PAC is proud to stand with JB and other progressive organizations in the final stretch of this campaign as we play a critical role in his statewide, grassroots movement.”

“There is not a single pro-choice advocate in Illinois who can say with any certainty that Bruce Rauner will stand up for a woman’s right to choose in his second term,” said Personal PAC President and CEO Terry Cosgrove. “That’s why Personal PAC is dedicated to electing JB Pritzker in March and November. We’re proud to help JB get out the vote because of his unwavering commitment to reproductive justice and woman’s rights. The next 26 days will be critical for women’s rights in Illinois, and Personal PAC will be supporting JB every single day to ensure we send a pro-choice governor to Springfield.”

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