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“Our state is headed in the wrong direction. High taxes and violent crime are out of control, and the corruption from Springfield never ends as JB Pritzker continues to prioritize the special interests and political insiders over Illinois families. Illinois is in desperate need of change. We need new leaders who will put the hardworking taxpayers of Illinois first, and that’s why I am proudly supporting Richard Irvin for Governor. As Mayor of Aurora, Richard has reduced crime, stood with law enforcement, brought economic growth to Aurora to reduce the local tax burden, balanced budgets, and has taken on corruption. I know he will do the same for Illinois.”- LESLIE MUNGER, former Illinois Comptroller
“Richard has dedicated his life to serving our country and our state. In the Army he fought to protect our freedoms in Desert Shield and Desert Storm. As a prosecutor he brought criminals to justice. As mayor he improved the lives of Aurora families. Richard loves America and he loves Illinois. He knows that our state is on the wrong track with high crime, out-of-control taxes and never ending corruption. I can't think of anyone better to take our state back and get it on the right track than this veteran, prosecutor and mayor.” - JOHN SHIMKUS, former U.S. Representative
"JB Pritzker already tried to pass the largest tax hike in Illinois history, and if re-elected he will try again. As people flee the state in droves, the last thing Illinois needs is higher taxes. As mayor, Richard balanced budgets and returned money to its citizens. I've known Richard for years - he's a former prosecutor, veteran and true leader. With his common sense approach to government, he can take our state back and get it on the right track.” - DAN CRONIN, DuPage County Board
“As murders, carjackings and mayhem surged across Illinois, JB Pritzker’s answer was signing a bill that lets violent criminals walk the streets without consequence while crippling the ability of our police to do their jobs and keep our communities safe. Richard Irvin was a prosecutor who knows what it takes to make Illinois safe again. As Mayor, Richard hired more cops and stood proudly with law enforcement when Illinois Democrats repeatedly turned their backs. That’s the kind of leadership we need today in Illinois.” - JIM DURKIN, Illinois House Republican Leader
“Under JB Pritzker, businesses large and small are fleeing for lower taxed states because of his constant push for higher taxes. Where he’s failed, Richard has succeeded by working with businesses and creating a welcoming environment in Aurora that has seen an explosion in growth the last several years. It’s that track record of success in helping bring businesses and growth that we so desperately need in Springfield.” - MIKE BIGGER, Stark County Republican Chairman & Former Secretary of the Illinois Republican Party
QUOTES FROM OUR CO-CHAIRS
MEET OUR CO-CHAIRS
First Round
Team Irvin-Bourne Co-Chairs
NICHOLAS AFRICANO
Kankakee County Republican Chairman
Kankakee County Treasurer
MARK AGUILERA
Former National Committeeman
Republican National Hispanic Assembly of Illinois
JANICE ANDERSON
Former DuPage County Board Member
SHWETA BAID
Aurora Alderman (Ward 10)
DWIGHT BAIRD
Kendall County Sheriff
SUE BARFIELD
Former Chair of the Massac County Republican Women
DICK BARR
Lake County Board Member
Lake Villa Township Republican Vice Chairman
MARK BATINICK
State Representative
BOB BERLIN
DuPage County State's Attorney
MIKE BIGGER
Stark County Republican Chairman
Former Secretary of the Illinois Republican Party
ADAM BROWN
Illinois State Representative (HD 102)
TIM BUTLER
Illinois State Representative (HD 87)
EUGENE CARPINO
Former Executive Director of the Illinois House Republican Organization
SANDI CIANCI
Kankakee County Circuit Clerk
DAN CRONIN
DuPage County Board Chairman
TOM CRONIN
River Forest Township Republican Party Chairman
TOM CROSS
Former Illinois House Republican Leader
JUDY DIEKELMAN
Illinois Republican Party Treasurer
State Central Committee (CD 2)
JIM DURKIN
Illinois State Representative (HD 82)
House Republican Leader
MARIANNE ETERNO
Former National Chairwoman of the Private Enterprise Advisory Council of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)
LARRY FALBE
Lake County Republican Federation President
RON GIDWITZ (Honorary)
President Trump Co-Chair
Former U.S. Ambassador to Belgium
ANDY GOLEMAN
Sangamon County Auditor
SCOTT GRYDER
Kendall County Board Chairman
PATTY GUSTIN
Naperville City Councilman
TOM HAINE
Madison County State’s Attorney
AREN HANSEN
Grundy County Republican Party Chairman
Illinois Republican Party State Central Committee (CD16)
KATHY HILTON
Illinois Republican Party State Central Committee - Deputy (CD1)
New Lenox Township Trustee
NATHAN HOFFMAN
Former Vice Chairman of the Illinois College Republican Federation Chairman of University of Illinois-Springfield College Republicans
NIMISH JANI
Illinois Republican Party State Central Committee (CD 8)
DIANTE JOHNSON
Black Conservative Foundation President
Former Blacks for Trump Advisor
BRIAN KASAL
43rd Ward Republican Committeeman
Northside Chicago GOP Organization President
Illinois Republican Party Finance Committee Member
AMMIE KESSEM
41st Ward Republican Committee person
JAKE LEE
Kankakee County Auditor
GUS LEVENTIS
Addison Township Trustee
Addison Township GOP Member
ALEJANDRO "ALEX" LOPEZ
Elgin Township Trustee
Elgin Township Republican Party Member
Invest Aurora Board member
JOAN MCCARTHY LASONDE
Executive Director North Cook Republican Organization
JOE MCMAHON
Former Kane County State's Attorney
RAQUEL MITCHELL
Will County Board Member (District 3)
Wheatland Township Republican Party Chairman
SEAN MORRISON (Honorary)
Cook County Commissioner
Cook County Republican Chairman
LESLIE MUNGER
Former Illinois Comptroller
JOHN MUNGER
Vernon Township Republican Party Chairman
GRAY NOLL
Morgan County State’s Attorney
LYNN O'BRIEN
Illinois Republican Party Finance Committee Member
Illinois Republican Party State Central Committee - Deputy (CD6)
JIM OBERWEIS
Former Illinois State Senator (SD 25)
Former Illinois Republican Party State Central Committee (CD14)
STEVE ORLANDO
Former Chairman of the Republican National Hispanic Assembly of Illinois
TIM OZINGA
Illinois State Representative (HD37)
ROCKY PINTOZZI
Past Chairman of the Aurora Convention & Visitors Bureau
MATT PODGORSKI
Northwest Side GOP Club Chairman
RANDY POLLARD
Former President of the IL County Chairmen's Association
Former Chairman of the Fayette County Republican Committee
RICHARD PORTER (Honorary)
Republican National Committeeman
MATT PROCHASKA
Kendall County Circuit Clerk
Young Republicans Statewide Executive Board
DENNIS REBOLETTI
Former State Representative
Addison Township Supervisor
JAY REYES
Illinois Republican Party State Central Committee (CD 4)
TERRY RICHMOND
Montgomery County Republican Party Chairman
BOB SCHILLERSTROM
Former DuPage County Board Chairman
TIM SCHNEIDER
Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman
MIKE SHACKEL
Lemont Township Supervisor
Lemont Township GOP Chair
JOHN SHIMKUS (Honorary)
Former US Congressman
PATRICK SIMON
Calhoun County Republican Party Chairman
GRACE SIMPSON
Mercer County State's Attorney
PATTY SMITH
Aurora Alderman (Ward 8)
DAN UGASTE
Illinois State Representative (HD 65)
RICHARD VEENSTRA
Mayor of Addison
GRANT WEHRLI
Former State Representative
Naperville City Council member
NEIL WILLIAMSON
Former Sangamon County Sheriff
RON WOERMAN
Aurora Alderman (At-Large)
JIM ZAY
DuPage County Republican Party Chairman
DuPage County Board Member
PETER BENSINGER
Former Administrator of US DEA Former Chair of the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Former Member of Interpol Representing the US Dept. of Justice
CHRIS BEYKIRCH
Former Aurora Alderman (Ward 8)
JIM SCHIELEIN
Lee County Board Member
DARLENE SENGER
Former Illinois State Representative (HD41)
BILL COTTER
School Board Member (District 181)
LUCIO ESTRADA
Elgin Township GOP Precinct Committeeman 11
Secretary Kane County GOP Young Republicans
Former GOP nominee for Kane County Board
JOHN FAHY
Retired Elgin Fire Chief
Former Kane County Board Member
PAUL LENCIONI
St. Charles Alderman (Ward 3)
MATTHEW RASCHE
Naperville Township Assessor
ROBERT WINDON
Former Barrington Trustee
Former Assistant States Attorney McHenry County
GWEN HENRY
DuPage County Treasurer
MIKE MCCOY
Chief of Police (Washington)
Former Peoria County Sheriff
GARY MANIER
City of Washington Mayor
STEVE SLOAN
Stark County Sheriff
JOSHUA MORRISON
Fayette County State's Attorney
CHAD GESSNER
Under-Sheriff (Kankakee County Sheriff's Office)
LARRY BROUK
Retired Chief of Police (Forest View)
MIKE DOWNEY
Kankakee County Sheriff
ERIC THOMAS
Retired ISP, Master Sergeant
KEEFE JACKSON
Aurora Police Deputy Chief (Retired)
PAT O'BRIEN
Former State's Attorney (Cook County)
GEOFF COOKER
Retired Police Sergeant (City of Cary)
MICHAEL MURPHY
Retired Chief of Police (Barrington Hills)
ANTHONY BECKMAN
Norwood Park Township Republican Committeeman
RICK AHLGREN
Retired Lieutenant (Aurora Police Department)
JACK GARCIA
Director of Public Safety (City of Burbank)
Former First Deputy Director (Illinois State Police)
ROGER CLAAR
Former Mayor of Bolingbrook
Illinois Republican Party State Central Committee (CD11)
ANDY VAN METER
Sangamon County Board Chairman
BRIAN MCFADDEN
Sangamon County Administrator
JIM ALLMON
Sangamon County Coroner
LARRY BOMKE
Former State Senator
Former Sangamon County Board Chairman
KAREN HASARA
Former Springfield Mayor
Former State Senator
Former State Representative
BRAD MILLS
Sangamon County GOP Central Committee, Coordinator
DRINDA O'CONNOR
Sangamon County GOP Foundation, Treasurer
PAUL PALAZZOLO
Sangamon County Circuit Clerk
JAMES SCHACKMANN
Sangamon County Board, Former Chairman
MARY FRANCES SQUIRES
BRUCE STRATTON
Sangamon County GOP Central Committee, Secretary
FRANK VALA
Sangamon County GOP Foundation, Board Member
BRUCE KETTELKAMP
Christian County Sheriff
WAYNE ROSENTHAL
Former State Representative, IL95
KEN BRILEY
Grundy County Sheriff
BOB WUNSCH
Former Oswego Chief of Police
EVELYN SANGUINETTI
Former Lt. Governor
RODNEY CRAIG
Hanover Park Mayor
DAVID WELTER
State Representaitve, IL75
DR. HINA PATEL
South Barrington Trustee
JOHN LAWSON
Retired Roselle Police Officer
Schaumburg Township Assessor
MEGHNA BANSAL
Wheatland Township Trustee
JEFF THORSEN
McHenry County Board Member
PATRICK KENNEALLY
McHenry County State's Attorney
KRISHNA BANSAL
President, US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce
JOHN PERKINS
Former Chief of Police (Huntley)
Former Deputy Chief of Police (Aurora)
GEOFF COOKER
Former Police Sergeant (City of Cary)
THOMAS WILBECK
McHenry County Board Member, District 1
AUTUMN SHEPPARD-BLANDI
Dundee Township Clerk
CLIFF SURGES
Kane County Board
ADAM SHORES
Grayslake Trustee
Edgar Alvaredo
Barrington Township Trustee, President Barrington Township GOP
Emily Bastedo
Elmhurst Alderman
Barry Bebart
39th Ward GOP Committeeman
Sonia Berg
Former Moline Alderwoman, IHDA Board Member
Rocco Biscaglio
Leyden Township Supervisor
Shannon Bumann
Superintendent, AlWood Schools (Woodhull)
Nick Caiafa
Mayor of Schiller Park
Thomas Cauley Jr
Mayor of Hinsdale
Steve Chirico,
Mayor of Naperville
Gina Cunningham
Mayor of Woodridge
Chris Curtis
Mayor of Kankakee
Nick Cuzzone
Mayor of Villa Park
Frank DeSimone
Mayor of Bensenville
Darren Duncan
Vermilion County Treasurer
Andy Ezard
Mayor of Jacksonville
John Farney
Former Champaign County Auditor and Former Treasurer
Dave Guerin
Mayor of River Grove
Jeff Hamilton
Livingston County Sheriff
Sandy Hamilton
Illinois State Representative (HD 99)
Greg Hart
DuPage County Board
Chuck Hernandez
38th Ward GOP Committeeman
Mark Hosty
Illinois Republican Party State Central Committeeman 7th CD
Mike Houston
Former Mayor of Springfield
Katherine Keefe
McHenry County Circuit Clerk
Todd Koehn
Grundy County Treasurer
Jennifer Konen
Mayor of Sugar Grove
Jake Leahy
Vice President Bannockburn School District 106 Board of Education
Scott Levin
Mayor of Elmhurst
Mike Marron
Illinois State Representative (HD 104)
John McPeek
Mayor of Harrisburg
Roger Orozco
Police Officer, School Board Member
Ruben Pineda
Mayor of West Chicago
Terry Prillaman
Former Mayor of Rossville
Don Puchalski
DuPage County Board
Tom Rader
Mayor of Riverton
Greg Ridenour
Grundy County Board
Ruben Rodriguez
Kendall County Board Member
Paul Santucci
Naperville Township Trustee
Frank Saverino
Mayor of Carol Stream
Skip Saviano
Mayor of Elmwood Park, Former Illinois State Representative
Jeffrey Schielke
Mayor of Batavia
Mark Senak
Mayor of Glen Ellyn
Jeffrey Sherwin
Mayor of Northlake
John Simonton
Lee County Sheriff
Brad Stephens
Illinois State Representative (HD 20), Mayor of Rosemont, Leyden Township GOP Committeeman
Steve Streit
Mayor of Lockport
Phil Suess
Mayor of Wheaton
Jason Taylor
Johnson County Commissioner
Tom Templeton
Former LaSalle County Sheriff
Lee Trejo
Roselle Trustee, Former DuPage Young Republican Chairman
Frank Trilla
Mayor of Willowbrook
Kevin Turner
Jo Daviess County Sheriff
Kerri Urbanski
45th Ward GOP Committeeman
Kevin Wallace
Mayor of Bartlett
Andy Wheeler
Kankakee County Board Chairman
“Our state is headed in the wrong direction. High taxes and violent crime are out of control, and the corruption from Springfield never ends as JB Pritzker continues to prioritize the special interests and political insiders over Illinois families. Illinois is in desperate need of change. We need new leaders who will put the hardworking taxpayers of Illinois first, and that’s why I am proudly supporting Richard Irvin for Governor. As Mayor of Aurora, Richard has reduced crime, stood with law enforcement, brought economic growth to Aurora to reduce the local tax burden, balanced budgets, and has taken on corruption. I know he will do the same for Illinois.”- LESLIE MUNGER, former Illinois Comptroller
“Richard has dedicated his life to serving our country and our state. In the Army he fought to protect our freedoms in Desert Shield and Desert Storm. As a prosecutor he brought criminals to justice. As mayor he improved the lives of Aurora families. Richard loves America and he loves Illinois. He knows that our state is on the wrong track with high crime, out-of-control taxes and never ending corruption. I can't think of anyone better to take our state back and get it on the right track than this veteran, prosecutor and mayor.” - JOHN SHIMKUS, former U.S. Representative
"JB Pritzker already tried to pass the largest tax hike in Illinois history, and if re-elected he will try again. As people flee the state in droves, the last thing Illinois needs is higher taxes. As mayor, Richard balanced budgets and returned money to its citizens. I've known Richard for years - he's a former prosecutor, veteran and true leader. With his common sense approach to government, he can take our state back and get it on the right track.” - DAN CRONIN, DuPage County Board
“As murders, carjackings and mayhem surged across Illinois, JB Pritzker’s answer was signing a bill that lets violent criminals walk the streets without consequence while crippling the ability of our police to do their jobs and keep our communities safe. Richard Irvin was a prosecutor who knows what it takes to make Illinois safe again. As Mayor, Richard hired more cops and stood proudly with law enforcement when Illinois Democrats repeatedly turned their backs. That’s the kind of leadership we need today in Illinois.” - JIM DURKIN, Illinois House Republican Leader
“Under JB Pritzker, businesses large and small are fleeing for lower taxed states because of his constant push for higher taxes. Where he’s failed, Richard has succeeded by working with businesses and creating a welcoming environment in Aurora that has seen an explosion in growth the last several years. It’s that track record of success in helping bring businesses and growth that we so desperately need in Springfield.” - MIKE BIGGER, Stark County Republican Chairman & Former Secretary of the Illinois Republican Party
Tim Ozinga
Illinois State Representative (HD 37)
Seth Lewis
Illinois State Representative (HD 45)
Dan Ugaste
Illinois State Representative (HD 65)
Jeff Keicher
Illinois State Representative (HD 70)
Ryan Spain
Illinois State Representative (HD 73)
David Welter
Illinois State Representative (HD 75)
Jackie Haas
Illinois State Representative (HD 79)
Jim Durkin
Illinois State Representative (HD 82)
Tim Butler
Illinois State Representative (HD 87)
Mark Batinick
Illinois State Representative (HD 97)
Amy Elik
Illinois State Representative (HD 111)
Donald DeWitte
Illinois State Senator (SD 33)
Sue Rezin
Illinois State Senator (SD 38)
John Curran
Illinois State Senator (SD 41)
LEGISLATIVE LEADERS ENDORSE IRVIN BOURNE FOR ILLINOIS
LAW ENFORCEMENT LEADERS ENDORSE IRVIN BOURNE FOR ILLINOIS
Garrett Anderson
Retired Sergeant (U.S. Army), Purple Heart Recipient
Louis J. Aldini Sr.
Retired Lieutenant Colonel (U.S. Army)
Jeff Brincat
Retired Captain (U.S. Marine Corps), Former Chairman of the Illinois Racing Board
Lee Ferrel
Retired Sergeant 1st Class (U.S. Army), Served with Mayor Irvin during the Gulf War
Marvin Gomillion Jr
Retired Sergeant 1st Class (U.S. Army), Served with Mayor Irvin during the Gulf War
Jacob Harris
Retired Sergeant (Illinois Army National Guard), Vice Chairman of the Fayette County Board
Tom Haine
Retired Captain (U.S. Army), State’s Attorney (Madison County)
Mark Kirk
Retired Commander (U.S. Navy Reserve), former U.S. Senator, former U.S. Congressman (IL-10)
Brett Marquette
Retired Corporal (U.S. Marine Corps)
Dakota Meyer
Medal of Honor Recipient, Retired Sergeant (U.S. Marine Corps) and Combat Veteran during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom
Patrick J. Murphy
Retired Chief Master Sergeant (U.S. Air Force) and Airman's Medal Recipient
William “Robbie” Robertson
Retired Brigadier General (Illinois Air National Guard/USAF)
Wayne Rosenthal
Retired Brigadier General (Illinois Air National Guard), Former State Representative (IL-95)
John Shimkus
Retired Lieutenant Colonel (U.S. Army Reserve), Former U.S. Congressman (IL-15)
Richard Todas
Retired Colonel (Illinois Army National Guard) and Kane County State's Attorney Office, Retired Assistant State's Attorney
Bill Weir
Retired Brigadier General (US Army), Retired Judge, 16th Circuit
Charles Whittington Jr.
Retired Major General (U.S. Army), Former Deputy Director U.S. Army National Guard
Meet our Military Leaders Advisory Council
Chris Bayless
Retired Special Agent (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives)
Tony Childress
Former Livingston County Sheriff
Tina Sherrow
Bayless Retired Special Agent (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives)
Roy Bethge
Chief of Police (Village of Cherry Valley)
Jack Campbell
Sangamon County Sheriff
Mike Carmody
Morgan County Sheriff
John Carter
Chief of Police (City of Monticello)
Mark Doran
Ford County Sheriff
Gus Gloede
Retired Police Officer (Village of Lisle)
Terry Lemming
Chief of Police, Retired Chief of Police (City of Lockport), Retired Command Officer (Illinois State Police)
Vince Logan
Law Enforcement Instructor, Police Officer
Michael Murphy
Commissioner of Public Health and Safety (City of Hillsboro)
Mike Pila
Retired Police Lieutenant (Village of Orland Park)
Mike Ringhausen
Jersey County Sheriff
David Russell
Fayette County Sheriff
Patrick Sheehan
Police Officer
Pete Sopczak
Johnson County Sheriff
Dwayne Wheeler
Chief of Police (City of Taylorville)
Jerald White
Firefighter, Grundy County Board Member
Brian VanVickle
Ogle County Sheriff, Past President (Illinois County Sheriffs' Association)