Chicago Alderman John Arena endorses Daniel Biss for Governor

CHICAGO – Daniel Biss, Illinois State Senator and Democratic candidate for Governor, today announced that Chicago Alderman John Arena and the 45th Ward Independent Democratic Organization has endorsed his campaign.

“Daniel is the only candidate we trust to build a powerful, progressive movement in our state,” said 45th Ward Alderman and Committeeman John Arena. “Creating an Illinois that supports middle-class and working families is going to require a governor who can harness the power of our communities—and Daniel gets that.

“As a middle-class father and grassroots organizer who has taken on the wealthy and well-connected on the campaign trail and in the legislature, Daniel understands that organizing alongside groups like the 45th Ward Independent Democrats is the only way to win progressive reforms and build a truly representative government. We’re proud to endorse Daniel Biss, excited to vote for him in March and November, and prepared to work together to grow our movement in this election cycle and in years to come.”

“It’s an honor to receive the endorsements of John Arena and the 45th Ward Independent Democrats,” said Daniel Biss. “By uniting their community around an inspiring and inclusive vision, John and the other leaders in the 45th Ward have created a powerful roadmap for progressive reform. To elect the grassroots candidates we believe in and implement the forward-thinking policies we deserve, we need to bring people together in every ward and every district. And this election gives us an opportunity to do just that—to galvanize our communities to fight for progressive reforms in this cycle and beyond.”

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