Former Member, Commerce and Economic Development Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Criminal Law Subcommittee on Firearms, Illinois State Senate

Former Minority Spokesperson, State Government and Veterans Affairs Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Telecommunication and Information Technology Committee, Illinois State Senate

Member, Agriculture

Member, Committee of the Whole

Member, Criminal Law Subcommittee on Firearms

Member, Energy and Public Utilities

Member, Financial Institutions

Member, Judiciary

Member, Judiciary Subcommittee on Firearms

Ranking Minority Member, State Government and Veterans Affairs

Member, Subcommittee on Civil Rights

Member, Transportation

Member, Veteran Affairs

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

I am running for Illinois Attorney General for two reasons: First, this state desperately needs an independent Attorney General who is not beholden to the special interests and political insiders. Second, I don't think that anyone else can do a better job than me. I realize that sounds arrogant, but I'm not seeing much in the way of leadership from our political class. If they aren't capable of finding someone better than me, then I feel an obligation to serve our state. One of my core beliefs is that you have no right to complain about a situation unless you have tried to change it.

When you read my biography, you'll see that I've succeeded in a variety of legal work ranging from running a legal assistance clinic to advising the Iraqi prosecutors in the Saddam trial. Along the way, I've developed solutions with folks from across the entire political spectrum.

Our state needs a new perspective, a new set of eyes, and new solutions. I hope you give me the opportunity to provide them and serve you.