Sarah’s Endorsements

  • “Sexual and reproductive health care is on the ballot. Now more than ever, we need leaders at every level of government who believe in reproductive freedom and are committed to fight for it.”

  • “I’m running to show my daughter, as well as all of the women in my life, that women’s rights are non-negotiable.”

  • Equality Illinois envisions a fair and unified Illinois where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and where all people live freely regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity or gender expression.

  • We’re a non-partisan grassroots movement of people organizing to elect candidates who support common-sense gun safety laws at every level of government.

  • Recruiting and Supporting Young Progressives

  • Item descriptionNorthern Illinois is ripe for change. Congresswoman Lauren Underwood founded the Farm Team to elect exceptional candidates to public office at the state and local levels. Building on grassroots energy, the Farm Team identifies, recruits, trains, supports, and elects community leaders to local office in the seven counties of Illinois’s 14th congressional district.

  • The National Organization for Women (NOW) is a multi-issue, multi-tactical, grassroots feminist organization dedicated to taking action to advance and protect women’s rights.

    For almost 60 years, NOW has been a major force in the sweeping changes that have put more women in political posts; increased education, employment and business opportunities for women; and enacted tougher laws against violence, harassment, and discrimination.

    We work at the local (McHenry County), state (Illinois), and national levels to bring about positive change for women.

Gun Sense Voter

“The Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate distinction is a program meant to signal to our more than 11 million supporters, volunteers, and gun safety voters across the country that, if elected, a candidate will govern with gun safety in mind. Those awarded the distinction have demonstrated that they will support stronger gun laws and advocate for safer communities if elected into office. “

Citizen Action/Illinois is proud to announce our endorsement of Sarah Mertens for Illinois State Senate! In Springfield, we need progressive champions fighting for working people. Join us in supporting Sarah and her campaign for Illinois State Senate in the 35th District.

Citizen Action

Equality Illinois

Endorsements are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, responses on candidate questionnaires, voting records, support for and connections with the LGBTQ+ community generally, and engagement with local LGBTQ+ community groups. 

Congressman Bill Foster

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Endorsements are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, responses on candidate questionnaires, voting records, support for and connections with the LGBTQ+ community generally, and engagement with local LGBTQ+ community groups. 

Endorsements are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, responses on candidate questionnaires, voting records, support for and connections with the LGBTQ+ community generally, and engagement with local LGBTQ+ community groups.