Downers Grove, IL — Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) announced the endorsements of 12 local elected officials & community leaders for his re-election campaign. From former primary opponents to local Mayors to county-wide elected officials, these endorsements add to a list of over 60 local elected officials & prominent community activists from every township in IL-06 who are backing Rep. Casten’s re-election.

“Government works best when we are all working together,” said Rep. Sean Casten. “I’ve worked hand-in-hand with these dedicated public servants to deliver real results for families in the 6th District. I look forward to continuing to fight for our shared values – like lowering costs for families, combatting the climate crisis, and protecting a woman’s right to choose.”

The following people endorsed Rep. Casten today:

Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer

Justin Slaughter, Illinois State Representative (27th District)

Deb Conroy, Illinois State Representative (46th District)

Vernard Alsberry, Mayor of Hazel Crest & Bremen Township Democratic Committeeman

Mike Glotz, Mayor of Tinley Park

Dennis MaGee, Former Mayor of Merrionette Park & Former Worth Township Democratic Committeeman

Kenneth Nolan, Palos Hills Treasurer

Autumn Geist, Lisle Township Trustee

Jane Nolan, Palos Township Clerk

The Proviso Township Democratic Organization

Nancy Sheperdson, State Central Committeewoman for IL-06

Jennifer Zordani, Community Activist and Former Candidate for IL-06

You can find the full list of Rep. Casten’s endorsements here.

Endorsement quotes are below:

“I support Sean Casten because he’s always fighting for his constituents in Washington and delivering results. I am proud to endorse Sean Casten for re-election,” said Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer.

“Sean Casten is always accessible to his constituents. Throughout his time in office, he’s participated in countless town halls with students, educators, and community members. That level of engagement and transparency is what we need in Washington. I am proud to endorse Sean Casten for re-election,” said Karen Yarborough, Chair of the Proviso Township Democratic Organization.

“Sean Casten effectively represents his constituents and fights for them every day as an innovative leader who understands the urgency of the problems ahead. I’m proud to endorse him for re-election,” said State Representative Justin Slaughter (27th District).

“Sean Casten’s leadership and determination help bring meaningful assistance to struggling families in the 6th District. Because of this, I am happy to endorse Sean Casten for re-election,” said State Representative Deb Conroy (46th District).

“As a Mayor and Democratic committeeman, I know that Sean Casten is the best candidate for our communities in IL-06 and I’m glad to endorse him,” said Vernard Alsberry, Mayor of Hazel Crest and Bremen Township Democratic Committeeman.

“As a Mayor and Democratic committeeman, I know that Sean Casten is the best candidate for our communities in IL-06 and I’m glad to endorse him,” said Mike Glotz, Mayor of Tinley Park.

“Sean Casten works tirelessly to advocate for the people of the 6th District. He is determined to help his community by fixing supply-chain issues and lowering the cost of prescription drugs. I’m proud to endorse Sean Casten for re-election,” said Dennis MaGee, Former Mayor of Merrionette Park and Former Worth Township Democratic Committeeman.

“As a businessman and scientist, Sean Casten has brought that real-world experience with him to Congressman and I’m glad to endorse him,” said Kenneth Nolan, Palos Hills Treasurer.

“Sean Casten is a dedicated, honest public servant. His work ethic on behalf of the 6th District is unparalleled. I’m proud to support him for re-election,” said Autumn Geist, Lisle Township Trustee.

“Sean Casten is an outspoken advocate for our schools and for our neighborhoods. I’m proud to endorse him and look forward to working with him in the Illinois 6th Congressional District,” Jane Nolan, Palos Township Clerk.

“Since being elected in 2018, Sean Casten has worked tirelessly to advocate for the people of the 6th District. His dedication to his community and key issues like health care and lowering costs for families are why I’m proud to endorse him for re-election,” said Nancy Sheperdson, State Central Committeewoman for IL-06.

“Sean Casten was a job-creator and problem-solver prior to running for Congress, and he carried that experience over when he first won in 2018. I’m proud to support Sean for re-election,” Jennifer Zordani, Community Activist and Former Candidate for IL-06.