IL-03: Democrat Newman Endorsed By 14 Suburban Mayors

COUNTRYSIDE, IL — Throughout his eight terms as a congressman, Dan Lipinski built on his reputation as a problem-solver who got things done for the municipalities by flaunting the endorsements of dozens of suburban mayors from every corner of the 3rd Congressional District. It was a symbol of strength and the mark of his well-oiled political machine.

Running in the crowded 2020 Democratic primary, Lipinski lost to Marie Newman by the same 2.5-percent margin he defeated her by in the 2018. Taking a page from Lipinski’s campaign handbook, Newman announced the endorsements of 14 suburban mayors, about half the number routinely gathered Lipinski.

Newman received the endorsement of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot in the primary. Suburban mayors and village presidents who’ve thrown their support behind Newman include:

• Palos Hills Mayor Jerry Bennett
• Palos Park Mayor John Mahoney
• Bridgeview Mayor Steve Landek
• Countryside Mayor Sean McDermott
• Stickney Mayor Jeff Walik
• Indian Head Park Village President Tom Hinshaw
• Hometown Mayor Kevin Casey
• La Grange Village President Mark Kuchler
• Riverside Village President Benjamin Sells
• Burbank Mayor Dan Foy
• Western Springs Village President Alice Gallagher
• Hickory Hills Mayor Mike Howley
• Bedford Park Village President David Brady

"I am happy to endorse Marie Newman for Congress in Illinois’ 3rd District because I trust her to be a strong partner to myself and my colleagues here on the Southwest side,” Palos Hills Mayor Jerry Bennett said in a written statement. “Marie shares the same passion that I do for serving my constituents and I know that she will be an unwavering advocate for the hard-working people of Palos Hills and all of us in the 3rd District."

“Marie Newman is extremely well-informed in economic issues that affect our area,” Berwyn Mayor Bob Lovero said. “I stood with Marie in her primary campaign because I believed in her commitment to building an economy that works for all of us, and I am proud to endorse her again today. We need a strong advocate for working families in the 3rd Congressional District and that advocate is Marie Newman."

"I am truly honored to have the support of these selfless men and women who work hard to make their communities the best that they can be every day,” Democratic nominee Marie Newman said in a news release. “I look forward to working with each of them to address disrepair and inefficiency in our transportation systems and shared infrastructure, to support small businesses who have been hit hard by the pandemic, and to support the 3rdDistrict families who are struggling to afford their everyday lives."

Newman is running against Republican Mike Fricilone in the 3rd Congressional District race.