On April 11, 2013, the Illinois House of Representatives approved a proposal seeking to [[eliminate the position of lieutenant governor by constitutional amendment. The Senate did not pass the measure and it did not appear on the 2014 ballot.

Carbondale City Council (2003-2007)

In March 2010, Democratic Party leaders selected Simon to share a ticket with Gov. Pat Quinn (D). Votes had selected Scott Lee Cohen the month before, but Cohen soon resigned due to criminal allegations.

The Quinn/Simon ticket defeated Republicans Bill Brady and Jason Plummer in the November 2010 general election.

Proposal to eliminate lt. governor office

On April 11, 2013, the Illinois House of Representatives approved a proposal seeking to [[eliminate the position of lieutenant governor by constitutional amendment. The Senate did not pass the measure and it did not appear on the 2014 ballot.