Richards to run for chair of McLean County Democratic Party

Posted on January 6, 2020
Nikita Richards. (Photo courtesy Nikita Richards)

 

By WJBC Staff

BLOOMINGTON – United States Navy veteran Nikita Richards is running for chair of the McLean County Democratic Party.

“As a social equity and election rights advocate, I know firsthand both the challenges and reward of avidly participating in democracy,” said Richards in a news release. “I’m seeking the chairwomanship because community members who are willing to put their names on the ballot and do the hard work deserve a party structure that will help them win elections.”

Richards hopes to take the seat Erik Rankin held.  Rankin is not seeking an additional term as party chair as he runs for Circuit Clerk.

Richards is the Employment Coordinator for the City of Bloomington and served on Gov. JB Pritzker’s transition team.

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