Illinois EXECUTIVE OFFICES
ATTORNEY GENERAL
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Illinois Government Leadership. Learn about the GOP Candidates for ILLINOIS Executives Offices
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GOVERNOR/LT. GOVERNOR - State's chief executive, implementing laws, managing the executive branch, proposing budgets, and serving as the main liaison with the federal government, while also having legislative power to sign or veto bills.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL - As the state’s chief legal officer, the Illinois Attorney General protects public interest, advocates for residents, and enforces state laws by providing legal representation for state agencies, prosecuting criminal and civil cases, and offering consumer protection services.
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SECRETARY OF STATE - Manages driver/vehicle services (licenses, plates), corporations, state records, libraries, archives, and the organ donor registry.
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COMPTROLLER - Maintains the central fiscal accounts of the state, and orders payments into and out of the funds held by the Treasurer.
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TREASURER - Acts as the state's chief banker and investment officer, managing public funds, investing state money for growth and security, overseeing banking operations, handling state debt.
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Bob Fioretti
Attorney General (Conservative Republican)
"Liberty, Justice and Safety for the People of Illinois."
Campaign Sites with Social Media Links
https://www.bobforillinois.com/
Ballotpedia Site with Social Media Links
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Legal Career
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Career civil rights and litigation attorney with over three decades of legal practice.
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Senior Supervising Attorney in the General Litigation Division
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Appointed multiple times as Special Assistant Attorney General of Illinois and Special Assistant State’s Attorney.
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Represented a wrongfully convicted man secured exoneration and pardon;
worked on adoption-law reform litigation.
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Public Service
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Elected Chicago 2nd Ward Alderman (2007–2015), representing diverse areas of the city.
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Advocated for job creation, education investment, public safety, and community development as alderman.
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WHY RUNNING
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Restoring integrity, fairness, and trust to the Attorney General’s office.
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Responding to what he sees as a deficiency in leadership on issues ranging from consumer protection to public safety
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The state’s chief legal officer must be both independent and effective in defending the rights of everyday Illinois residents.
KEY PRIORITIES
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Safeguard civil rights and ensure equal legal protection for all residents.
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Defend consumers against fraud, abuse, and corporate misconduct.
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Expose and combat corruption and misuse of public power at all levels.
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Work with law enforcement and communities to reduce crime and protect
neighborhoods; enforce laws supporting educational opportunity and fairness.
JoAnne Guillemette
Attorney General (Conservative Republican)
"Make American Great Again" is not just a slogan. It's a commitment to create a safer and prosperous America in which to live, work and raise a family. "
Campaign Site with Social Media Links
https://guillemetteforattorneygeneral.com/
Ballotpedia Site with Social Media Links
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Extensive Legal Experience (Licensed Since 1987):
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Licensed to practice law for decades and is admitted in multiple jurisdictions, including Illinois, New York, Texas, Arkansas, and the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.
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Practices in federal courts, including the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and the U.S. Court of Appeals for Federal Cases.
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Assistant Attorney General (Illinois Attorney General’s Office): Prosecuted cases under three Attorneys General — Neil Hartigan, Roland Burris, and Jim E. Ryan.
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Assistant State’s Attorney (City of Chicago): Prosecuted criminal cases and represented the city in legal matters.
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Assistant City Attorney (Rockford): Worked on legal issues at the municipal level.
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Regional Counsel, Illinois Department of Children and Family Services: Provided legal guidance on sensitive child welfare and family law matters.
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Judicial Roles: Served as an administrator and judicial officer in the Office of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County and as a Circuit Court arbitrator.
WHY RUNNING
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Commitment to protecting the Constitution, upholding the rule of law, and keeping communities safe. She frames her candidacy as a response to what she describes as a dereliction of duty by current leadership in prosecuting violent crime, enforcing theft and trafficking laws, and protecting families and property. Her platform ties these priorities to broader community and civic values, rooted in her belief that restoring law and order and fair legal enforcement is fundamental to a safe and prosperous Illinois.
KEY PRIORITIES
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Strict enforcement of existing laws — particularly targeting violent crime, theft, and trafficking.
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Protecting communities and families by holding offenders accountable and resisting what she characterizes as lax legal responses to criminal activity.
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Constitutional fidelity in all actions of the Attorney General’s office.
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Responsive and accountable leadership to restore faith in legal institutions.
Andy Williams Jr.
Attorney General (Conservative Republican)
"A non-partisan defender of people’s rights and liberties rather than a politically motivated office.
Campaign Sites with Links to Social Media
Ballotpedia Site with Social Media Links
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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After turning his life around, Williams earned a bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies from Lewis University, which laid a foundation for his legal and advocacy work.
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Legal advocacy and community leadership, including work in foreclosure defense, real estate rights, homeowners’ association disputes, and family law — helping individuals and families navigate legal challenges against powerful interests.
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Trustee of AWJ Ministries, a faith-based advocacy and support organization that works with formerly incarcerated individuals and communities facing socioeconomic challenges.
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He co-founded groups such as the National Coalition for Prisoner Voting Rights and the Jailhouse & Street Lawyers Association, reflecting a long-standing commitment to civil liberties and legal empowerment for marginalized populations.
WHY RUNNING
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Serving as a voice for everyday people whose rights have been infringed.
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The job of Attorney General is fundamentally about protecting constitutionally guaranteed freedoms, enforcing the law fairly, and ensuring that government power operates transparently and equitably across all communities in Illinois.
KEY PRIORITIES
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Championing Equal Protection Under the Law
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Protect everyone’s constitutional rights — regardless of race, religion, or background — and ensure that all people receive equal justice.
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Law and Order With Accountability
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Enforcement of law and order that protects citizens and holds government and private actors accountable.
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Community-Centered Justice
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Support for religious freedom and treaty commitments, reflective of his broader focus on underrepresented concerns and community rights within Illinois.
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