New entry in Democratic Attorney General race

Posted on October 19, 2017

Jesse Ruiz announced his bid for Illinois Attorney General in a YouTube video. (Photo courtesy Facebook/YouTube)

By RFD Radio

CHICAGO – Three’s company, four’s a crowd.

The Democratic race for Illinois Attorney General continues to draw new candidates. Chicago attorney and Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners President Jesse Ruiz has entered the race. He has worked as a partner at law firm Drinker Biddle & Reath for over 20 years. He also has made an impact in the educational realm, having served as interim CEO of Chicago Public Schools and chairman for the Illinois State Board of Education.

State Sen. Kwame Raoul, State Rep. Scott Drury, and former chief administrator of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability in Chicago Sharon Fairley are also running on the Democratic ticket. Four-term incumbent Lisa Madigan has announced she won’t be seeking reelection next year.

Republican attorney Erika Harold stands alone so far on the GOP side.

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