Attorney General Candidate

Questions & Answers

What is the importance of the Illinois Attorney General to your constituents in Champaign County?

As Illinois’ chief litigator I will take the concerns and complaints of Champaign County residents seriously. Political corruption on all levels of government must be investigated and routed out. If there is corruption, property tax assessment problems, or an election issue I will make sure Illinoisans can count on my office to get their issue resolved.

Additionally, Champaign County like the rest of our state is dealing with the deadly opioid crisis. As Attorney General I will take the fight over opioid addiction directly to the pharmaceutical companies who irresponsibly downplayed the addictive nature of opioids and incentivized doctors to prescribe them. Opioids have caused wide-spread pain and death for families across Illinois. I will ensure that all the money won goes to the people for rehabilitation and treatment of the victims and future education of our children about the inherent dangers of opioids.

Why are you qualified to be Illinois Attorney General?

As an attorney and litigator for the last 39 years, I am the best qualified candidate to be our next Attorney General. I am the only candidate with the extensive public service and the right legal experience necessary to eradicate the clout plagued epidemic that systemically infects government in Illinois. Our state desperately needs an Attorney General whose priority will be to vigorously pursue those who use their power to profit, instead of honoring their oath to serve and protect Illinois.

What is a key policy difference between you and your Primary Opponent[s]?

One of the key policy differences is on House Bill 40. I have made it clear that I am adamantly opposed to using taxpayer funds to pay for abortions. I have filled out all of the right to life questionnaires and made a very bold stand on the issue of state funding of abortions. If the state is sued because of this law or other legal matters arise from this – I have made it clear I will recuse myself from working on any case involving this law because of my strong pro-life stance.

Another important difference is our position on Illinois’ sanctuary state status. While my opponent would continue to defy the federal government creating a sanctuary state, I will advocate for the repeal of The TRUST Act and reinstate the protections that keep our communities and our nation safe. We are a nation of laws and must allow local and state law enforcement to cooperate with federal law enforcement.

Is there anything else you would like to say to an undecided voter in Champaign County?

Illinois’ Attorney General manages what amounts to the second largest public law firm in the state. My extensive legal and public service experience has prepared me for the many challenges we face in Illinois. Routing out corruption, exposing unfair property tax assessments and the fighting the opioid crisis are my top priorities for Champaign County.