WASHINGTON D.C. — After Alexi Giannoulias secured the Democratic nomination for Illinois Secretary of State, Kim Rogers, executive director of the Democratic Association of Secretaries of State (DASS), issued the following statement:
“We congratulate Alexi Giannoulias on his win and call on all Illinoisans to rally around his campaign. He is both a dedicated public servant and businessman who will bring competent leadership to a major office that provides more direct services to the people of Illinois than any other public agency.
“Illinoisans have an opportunity to elect a proven leader dedicated to restoring public trust in government — one with a robust progressive track record of advancing policies to curb ethical abuses, create jobs, safely invest taxpayer dollars, and improve the financial futures of all Illinoisans.”