SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Senate candidate Don Tracy today announced endorsements from 46 local elected officials and community leaders in Sangamon County, his home county, marking a significant show of support from those who know him best.

The endorsements carry particular weight because they come from leaders who have worked closely with Tracy over many years, personally and professionally, and who have seen firsthand his leadership, judgment, and commitment to serving families and small businesses throughout Central Illinois.

“As someone who has lived, raised a family, and built my career in Sangamon County, this support means the world to me,” said Tracy. “These leaders have had the most direct access to me over the years. They’ve seen how I work, how I lead, and how I treat people. Their confidence in me to execute the responsibilities of a United States Senator is deeply appreciated.”

Tracy’s campaign is centered on strength, leadership, and common sense solutions, starting with lowering the cost-of-living for working families and ensuring every one of Illinois’ 102 counties has a voice in Washington.

“With Senator Dick Durbin retiring, we are at a turning point,” Tracy added. “When he steps down, every statewide elected official will live in Chicago or Cook County. With my long history in Western, Eastern, and Central Illinois, I will be able to represent all of Illinois, not just Chicago.”

Sangamon County Endorsers (46):

• Joe Aiello, Sangamon County Treasurer
• Jim Allmon, Sangamon County Coroner
• Jack Campbell, former Sangamon County Sheriff 
• Brad Carlson, Springfield Alderman (Ward 07)
• Mike Coffey, Jr., Illinois State Representative (D-95); SMEAA Board Member (D-04)
• Nancy Eck, Springfield Park District Trustee
• Jim Edwards, Woodside Township Supervisor
• Shannon Fehrholz, Regional Superintendent of Schools (Sangamon & Menard Counties)
• Abe Forsyth, Sangamon County Board (D-27)
• Harry A. (Tom) Fraase, Jr., Sangamon County Board (D-01)
• Andy Goleman, Sangamon County Auditor
• Don Gray, Sangamon County Clerk
• Craig Hall, Sangamon County Board (D-07)
• Dianne Barghouti Hardwick, Sangamon County Republican Central Committee Chair 
• Karen Hasara, Former Mayor of Springfield; Former Illinois State Representative
• Debra Merriman Iams, Springfield School District 186 Board (Sub District 07)
• Tim Krell, Sangamon County Board (D-15)
• Marissa Lesko, SMEAA Board Member (District 05)
• Frank Lesko, Sangamon County Recorder
• Jason Loftus, SMEAA Board Member (District 03)
• Tom Madonia, Jr., Sangamon County Board (D-09)
• Anthony (Tony) Mares, former Springfield School District 186 Board (Sub District 01)
• Steve McClure, Illinois State Senator (D-54)
• Dave Mendenhall, Sangamon County Board (D-03)
• CJ Metcalf, Springfield Park District Board (former)
• John Milhiser, Sangamon County State’s Attorney
• Brad Miller, Sangamon County Board (District 13)
• Brad Mills, SMEAA Board Member (District 05)
• Paul Palazzolo, Former Sangamon County Circuit Clerk
• Claudio Pecori, President, Roman Cultural Society of Central Illinois
• Raymond Poe, Retired Illinois State Representative
• Thomas Rader, Sangamon County Board (D-08)
• Mary Beth Rodgers, Springfield Park District Trustee
• Joe Roesch, Sangamon County Circuit Clerk
• Wayne Rosenthal, Illinois State Representative (D-104); LLCC Board Trustee (District 4)
• Cathy Scaife, Sangamon County Board (D-29)
• James Schackmann, Sangamon County Board (D-11)
• Tracy L. Sheppard, Sangamon County Board (D-06)
• Anthony Smarjesse, SMEAA Board Member (District 04)
• Mary Frances Squires, Former SMEAA Board Member (District 04)
• Greg Stumpf, Sangamon County Board (District 16)
• Kris Theilen, Springfield Park District Trustee
• Joel Tjelmeland, Jr., Sangamon County Board (D-14)
• Paul Truax, Sangamon County Board (D-10)
• Andy Van Meter, Sangamon County Board Chairman
• Terrence Young, Former SMEAA Board Member (District 04)

The endorsements from Sangamon County reflect growing momentum for Tracy’s plan to lower the cost of living for working families, who deserve a strong voice in Washington to fight the special interest tax and spenders.