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Sen. Joyce to Have Campaign Office Opening Saturday
The new State Senator for this region invites anyone to come out to Kankakee as campaign season begins.
MANHATTAN -- 2020 is here, and that means it's time for campaign season.
Sen. Patrick Joyce, the new state senator for the 40th District that includes Manhattan, is out of the gates inviting constituents to talk with him about the primary campaign this Saturday. Read more from his news release:
Illinois State Sen. Patrick Joyce is kicking off the new year by inviting constituents in the 40th Senate District to visit the new headquarters for his campaign to represent them.
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Sen. Joyce, D-Essex, will have community members, campaign supporters and volunteers at the grand opening ceremony for his campaign office, at 15 Meadowview Square in Kankakee, from 11 a.m. to noon.
Sen. Joyce was appointed to the 40th District seat in November after former Sen. Toi Hutchinson retired to take a job in the Pritzker administration. He faces several opponents in the March 17 Democratic primary election.
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The 40th Senate District includes most of Kankakee County; parts of Will County including Manhattan, New Lenox and Frankfort; Rich and Bloom Townships in Cook County; and several Grundy County communities.
The senator will discuss his priorities for the office with those attending the event, learn about volunteer opportunities and enjoy light refreshments.
“This is an exciting time for me to celebrate the opening of my campaign office and welcome the good people of the 40th District to learn more about me and my vision for our district and our state in Springfield,” Joyce said. “I look forward to spending the next few weeks walking door-to-door throughout the district to share my vision and listen to their concerns. We’re all in this together to create a better Illinois, for today and tomorrow.”
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ABOUT SEN. PATRICK JOYCE
A lifelong family farmer, small business owner and longtime resident of the 40th Senate District, Patrick Joyce is determined to restore the right values and priorities in Springfield. He is running for Illinois State Senate to make sure all of his constituents’ voices are heard, from making health care more accessible and affordable to standing up for our small businesses that create jobs and support our families. Learn more at www.electpatrickjoyce.com, or follow me on Facebook: @senpatrickjoyce.