Endorsements
Newspapers
Mike Tryon has been officially endorsed by the Chicago Tribune, the Northwest Herald, the Daily Herald, and the Pioneer Press. Links or scans of each endorsement are located below. On Octiber 26, the Chicago Tribune endorsed Mike by posting the following:
"64th District (far northwest suburbs): Republican Rep. Michael Tryon is endorsed over Democrat Robert Kaempfe of Crystal Lake."
In their October 24 endorsement, the editors of the Northwest Herald said:
“Tryon has proven to be tremendously effective.” They went on to say:
“Tryon deserves to be re-elected.” On October 23, the editorial board of the Daily Herald had this to say about Mike Tryon:
“[Tryon] brings to the Capitol an impressive background in business and science.” They also said:
“His personal charisma, perceptive ways and reputation as a consensus builder make him a perfect fit for a troubled Springfield.” On October 9, editors from the Pioneer Press, which publishes the Algonquin Countryside, said:
“State Representative Mike Tryon, R-64, has earned voters' support for another term.” They also said:
“Tryon is a credible advocate for this area.” With regard to Tryon's opponent, the editorial board had this to say:
“Springfield is no place for a beginner (Kaempfe). Tryon gets our endorsement.” Click on the links below to read the complete endorsements of each newspaper.
Northwest Herald
Daily Herald
Pioneer Press
Chicago Tribune
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Groups
The following groups/organizations have endorsed Mike as their choice for State Representative of the 64th District:
• Illinois Conservation Voters
• School Management Alliance
• Illinois Nurses Association
• Illinois Federation for Right for Life
• National Federation of Independent Businesses
• Illinois Education Association
• Illinois Retired Teachers Federation
• Family PAC
• NRA
• United Hellenic Voters of America
• ABATE
• Illinois State Rifle Association
Individuals
The following individuals have endorsed Mike Tryon
as their choice for State Representative of the 64th District:
U.S. and State Legislators
Congressman Don Manzullo (District 16)
Senator Pamela Althoff (District 32)
Retired Senator Dick Klemm
Senator Dan Rutherford (District 53)
Representative Mark Beaubien (District 52)
Senator William Peterson (District 26)
Rep Tim Schmitz (District 49)
Rep Ruth Munson (District 43)
County Officials
Phyllis Walters, County Recorder
Vernon Kays, Jr., Circuit Clerk
Lou Bianchi: States Attorney
William LeFew: Treasurer
Keith Nygren: Sheriff
Pam Palmer: County Auditor
Marlene Lantz: County Coroner
McHenry County Board
Chairman Ken Koehler
Marc Munaretto (District 1)
Anna May Miller (District 1)
Yvonne Barnes (District 1)
Dan Shea (District 1)
Lyn Orphal (District 2)
James Heisler (District 2)
Marie Chmiel (District 2)
Nick Provenzano (District 3)
Ed Dvorak (District 3)
Mary Donner (District 3)
Barb Wheeler (District 3)
Sue Draffkorn (District 4)
John Hammerand (District 4)
Pete Merkel (District 4)
Sandra Fay Salgado (District 4)
Tina Hill (District 5)
John Jung Jr. (District 5)
Virginia Peschke (District 5)
Dan Ryan (District 6)
Randy Donley (District 6)
Mary McCann (District 6)
Mary Lou Zierer (District 6)
Township Officials
Preston Rea: Alden Twnshp Supervisor
John Rossi: Grafton Twnshp Supervisor
Gene Dawson: Barrington Twnshp Supervisor
Dianne Klemm: Algonquin Twnshp Supervisor
Donna Shaefer: McHenry Twnshp Supervisor
Municipal Officials
Aaron Shepley: Mayor of Crystal Lake
Julie Richardson: Lakewood Village President
Steve Lamal: Cary Village President
Chuck Sass: Huntley Village President
Edwin Plaza: Village of Lake In The Hills
Educational Leaders
Donna Kurtz: McHenry County College Board
Michael Skala: District 158 BoE
John Ryan: District 300 BoE
Dave Hubbard: District 47 BoE
John O’Neill: District 15 BoE |
