CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) – Despite the Pulaski Day holiday, this is the first day for established candidates to file their nominating petitions in Illinois. There was a crowd of candidates at the Cook County building at 69 West Washington in the Loop Monday morning.
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi filed early, seeking his second term. He smiled at the long line of primary hopefuls.
When asked whether the process ever gets old, Kaegi said it doesn’t, calling it “exciting.” Kaegi said it takes him back to four years ago when he filed as an underdog. He has the Democratic Party endorsement now.
State Senate President Don Harmon, who was filing for Democratic committeeman, had people in Springfield filing for his state office. He said this shortened political season’s been a challenge.
All three members of the Cook County Board of Review are up for election, and Commission member Michael Cabonargi — among the crowd at 69 West Washington – said this primary season was challenged by COVID-19 and shortened.
While candidates and surrogates were in Springfield filing for governor and congressional races, Cook County Board member Donna Miller was making the case for more local contests. She reminded voters that the races right down to the judgeships are important.
Including the committeemen’s races in an era when partisan politics are just different than they used to be.
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