Endorsements for Kevin Lamm
Tom McNamara
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara
"His inclusive vision of grassroots organizing that uplifts all of us is the vision we need in the Democratic Party for all downstate Democrats. ..."
Click here for Mayor McNanara's complete endorsement statement
Dave Vella
Dave Vella is the Illinois State Representative for the 68th District
"Kevin Lamm has over 30 years of experience in Democratic Party politics and campaigns.
Murri Briel
Illinois State Rep - 76th District.
" Kevin Lamm will bring representation of small and rural communities that the State Central Committee needs! Our Democratic Party needs a stronger connection to farmers and people in agriculture businesses as well as those in smaller communities.
Northwestern Illinois Building Trades Unions
Northwestern Illinois Building Trades Unions
"We are pleased to announce our endorsement of Kevin Lamm for 16th Congressional District State Central Committeeperson. We believe that Kevin’s views and goals as an elected official align with the needs and concerns of working families in the 16th Congressional District. We are proud to support him in this campaign."
Operating Engineers Local 150
Operating Engineers Local 150
International Union of Operating Engineers
Local 150
“Operating Engineers Local 150 proudly endorses Kevin Lamm for State Central Committeeperson. Kevin understands working families, values organized labor, and will be a strong advocate for the men and women who build and maintain our communities.”
IBEW Local 364
Operating Engineers Local 150
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Local 364
"International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 364 proudly endorses Kevin Lamm for State Central Committeeperson. Kevin understands the importance of union solidarity, safe working conditions, and protecting good-paying jobs, and he will be a strong advocate for working families across the 16th Congressional District."
Emma Mitts
Emma Mitts is the State Central Committeewoman of the 7th District
"I've seen Kevin at work, in the trenches, with issues, at the doors.
He is a tireless worker, connecting with, and a great representative for all people of all communities, including Black and Latino.
Edward Sadlowski
Retired Staff Rep, Council 31,
AFSCME, AFL-CIO
"I have been fortunate to know and work alongside Kevin for more than forty (40), years. Kevin’s steadfast commitment to family, building our community, and our Country, sets him apart and makes him a great leader. ..."
Danny K. Davis
US Congressman - IL7th District, and current State Central Committeeman
"With my experience as a member of the State Central Committee, I can tell you the Committee needs better representation from rural Illinois and smaller towns and counties. ..."
Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 23
Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 23
Plumbers and Pipefitters
Local 23
"Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 23 proudly endorses Kevin Lamm for State Central Committeeperson. Kevin understands the value of skilled trades, supports strong apprenticeship programs, and stands firmly with union workers across the 16th Congressional District."
Ironworkers Local 498
Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 23
Laborers Local 727
Ironworkers Local 498
"Ironworkers Local 498 proudly endorses Kevin Lamm for State Central Committeeperson. Kevin stands shoulder to shoulder with working men and women, supports strong unions, and will fight to ensure labor has a seat at the table throughout the 16th Congressional District."
Laborers Local 727
Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 23
Laborers Local 727
Laborers Local 727
"Laborers Local 727 proudly endorses Kevin Lamm for State Central Committeeperson. Kevin stands with working families, supports strong collective bargaining rights, and will work to ensure labor’s voice is heard throughout the 16th Congressional District."
Jim Gitz
Kimberly Babb Kent
Jody Coss
Jim Gitz
- Attorney
- Former Mayor of the City of Freeport
- Former State Senator and
- Former State Central Committeeman.
"He has a high level of enthusiasm and energy that brings the best out in all those he works with. ..."
Jody Coss
Kimberly Babb Kent
Jody Coss
Chair of the Stephenson County Democratic Party
"Kevin's focused on the real work — making sure smaller counties have the ideas, training, and resources they need to grow and win.
If we believe experience matters — and I do — then Kevin Lamm is the clear choice. ..."
Kimberly Babb Kent
Kimberly Babb Kent
Kimberly Babb Kent
Acting Chair of the Stark County Democratic Party
“Kevin Lamm has been instrumental in revitalizing and organizing Democratic voters in IL-16. With his outreach and encouragement, folks are signing up to run for positions in the small, rural counties of IL-16 that have long been neglected and vacant. ..."
IVI-IPO
Kimberly Babb Kent
Independent Voters of Illinois-Independent Precinct Organization
"Kevin Lamm is running for the Democratic State Central Committee to represent the 16th Congressional with the goal of organizing Democrats in all 21 counties in the district. Kevin is a long-time grassroots organizer who wants to change the "Trickle-Down" model of the DNC by involving every county party organization - no matter how small - in a collaboration to recruit and support local candidates. Kevin will be an honest, earnest, caring, and hard working committeeperson and IVI-IPO looks forward to seeing a surge of activism from Rockford to Bloomington.
Laborer's Union Local 32
Laborer's International Union
Local 32
"Laborers' 23 Local 32 proudly endorses Kevin Lamm for State Central Committeeperson. Kevin understands the importance of good-paying union jobs, stands with working families, and will be a strong voice for labor throughout the 16th Congressional District.”
Indivisible Freeport
Indivisible Freeport
Indivisible Freeport started in Feb 2017. It's members are confident Kevin Lamm will strengthen every county in the 16th Congressional District. Why?
...Because that’s exactly what he’s been doing in Stephenson County for the past 6 years.
Linda Pottinger
Linda Pottinger
Linda Pottinger
Chair of the Ogle County Democratic Party
"Kevin is already doing for me and for Ogle County what I envision the role of State Central Committeeman should be -- a resource who keeps me aware of what is happening at the State level and who provides hands on guidance as we try to grow our Party.
Judy Chiarelli
Linda Pottinger
Linda Pottinger
Chair of the Jo Daviess County Democratic Party
"As County Chair, I've seen firsthand Kevin's commitment to showing up, engaging with voters, and building our party. ... "
Ross Clymer
Linda Pottinger
Donna Augustyn-Sloan
Chair of the Woodford County Democratic Party
“Kevin's leadership was instrumental in coordinating the revitalization of the Stark County Democrats and in fostering the development and organization of the Marshall County Democrats. ..."
Donna Augustyn-Sloan
Donna Augustyn-Sloan
Donna Augustyn-Sloan
Future Precinct Committeeperson for Marshall County
“Kevin Lamm has personally supported the organizing of a democratic committee here in Marshall County where none has existed for too long. Great Beginnings for all! ...”
Rachel Simmons
Donna Augustyn-Sloan
Rachel Simmons
Rachel Simmons is the Alderwoman of Freeport's 3rd Ward.
Cecelia Stacy
Donna Augustyn-Sloan
Rachel Simmons
Cecelia Stacy is the Alderwoman of Freeport's 5th Ward
Elizabeth Lindquist
Elizabeth Lindquist
Elizabeth Lindquist
Chair of the Northern Winnebago Dems and former 16th District State Central Committeeperson
"Kevin’s diversity of organizing experience, from Chicago to Freeport, combined with the geographic diversity he’ll bring to the 16th district team, make Kevin uniquely qualified to be our next State Central Committee person."
Click here for Elizabeth Lindquist's complete endorsement statement.
Todd Burton
Elizabeth Lindquist
Elizabeth Lindquist
Lt. Col. , US Army, Retired Todd Burton
"I've known Kevin for almost 40 years, starting in student politics at the University of Illinois and then as a camp staff member for the Boy Scouts. ..."
Click here for Todd Burton's complete endorsement statement
Tracy Rangel
Elizabeth Lindquist
Chair Boone County Democratic Party.
"Kevin has the background to help the smaller counties truly make some movement. I like that he would like to coordinate more cooperation within counties and a team effort for overall success. "
Click here for Tracy Rangel's complete endorsement statement
Jacob Meister
Civil rights attorney and founder of The Civil Rights Agenda, one of the State's leading LGBTQ advocacy organizations
“I have known Kevin for many years and when it comes to community organizing and bringing Democrats together under the big tent, nobody is better. ...”
Click here for Jacob Meister's full endorsement statement
Beth Bull
Vice Chair, Ogle Party Democratic Party
"From the moment I met Kevin, he stood out not only for his deep knowledge of politics—built over many years of experience—but also for his genuine commitment to supporting and mentoring others in our party. ..."
Joe Albright
Adjunct professor at Bradley University and Indiana University, teaching economics, accounting, finance, and statistics.
"From my perspective as having been a candidate, I really appreciate that Kevin took the time to get to know me and help me navigate this election process. Kevin will make a great State Central Committeeman. ..."
Renardo Weathersby
Renardo Weathersby
Renardo Weathersby
Former Chair of the Stephenson County Democratic Party.
Renardo currently teaches with the YIELD Program in Freeport. (for more information on this great program: https://yieldpre-apprenticeshiptraining.com/ )
Logan Noe
Renardo Weathersby
Renardo Weathersby
Logan Noe, Jo Daviess County Board member, District 2
Mari Osborne
Renardo Weathersby
Sally Petersen
Active leader with Fired Up for
Democracy in Tazewell County.
Sally Petersen
Sally Petersen
Chair of the Freeport Park District Board
Chandra Morris
Former Deputy Recorder for the Stephenson County Clerk's Office and former candidate for County Clerk.
Betty Murphey
Chair for Henry County Democratic Party
Illinois Veterans for Change
ILLINOIS VETERANS FOR CHANGE
"Kevin Lamm is a Navy veteran with nearly four decades of public service on his resume. We're proud to endorse him to serve on the Democratic Party of Illinois State Central Committee to represent District 16."