Romney Campaign Press Release - Governor Mitt Romney Announces The Illinois Delegate And Alternate Slate

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Boston, MA – Today, Governor Mitt Romney announced the Romney for President Illinois Delegate and Alternate Slate that will represent him as delegate candidates at the primary election on February 5, 2008.

"I am proud to have the support of so many Republican Leaders from across Illinois," said Governor Romney. "This announcement is proof that my message of bringing fiscal responsibility, tax relief, secure borders, a strong national defense, and high ethical standards to Washington is resonating with voters across the state."

"It's clear that from this impressive list of supporters to his Illinois Republican Straw Poll victory in August, Governor Romney has tremendous support from Illinois Republicans," said Illinois for Romney State Chairman, State Senator Dan Rutherford. "On the issues most important to the American people, Governor Romney has laid out a clear vision to build a stronger America. He will reform health care, lower taxes, cut government spending, secure out borders, and hold our leaders accountable. Governor Romney has the exceptional leadership experience we need in the White House today."

Members Of The Romney For President Illinois Delegate And Alternate Delegate Slate:

First Congressional District

- Steven A. Daglas, Palos Heights – Delegate

- Mary Beth Cook, Palos Heights – Delegate

- Charles A. Wilson, Englewood – Alternate

- Mark P. Gibboney, Palos Heights – Alternate

Second Congressional District

- Michael K. Gutchewsky, Homewood – Delegate

- Marc Wiley, Country Club Hills – Delegate

- Kurt D. Diekelman, Thornton – Alternate

- Miriam Shabo, Homewood – Alternate

Third Congressional District

- James J. Parrilli, Chicago – Delegate

- Carolyn Doody, Palos Heights – Delegate

- Kelly O'Brien, Palos Hills – Alternate

- Ian Brenson, La Grange – Alternate

Fourth Congressional District

- Charlie Serrano, Chicago – Delegate

- Bryce R. Kenny, Chicago – Delegate

- Jonathan Blessing, Chicago – Alternate

- Sean Thomas McCarthy, Chicago – Alternate

Fifth Congressional District

- Rich Daniels, Chicago – Delegate

- Jerry Graunke, Chicago – Delegate

- Jeremy Rose, Chicago – Alternate

- Branden J. Ozga, Chicago – Alternate

Sixth Congressional District

- Doris Karpiel, Carol Stream – Delegate

- Fred Bucholz, Wheaton – Delegate

- Frank Saverino Sr., Carol Stream – Delegate

- Dan Wagner, Wheaton – Alternate

- Sherry Falbo, Glen Ellyn – Alternate

- Marie Piraino, Roselle – Alternate

Seventh Congressional District

- Thomas C. Cronin, River Forest – Delegate

- Eloise Gerson, Chicago – Delegate

- Ethan A. Hastert, Chicago – Alternate

- R. Stratford Shields, Chicago – Alternate

Eighth Congressional District


- Kevin C. Richardson, Lake Barrington – Delegate

- J. Stanley Pepper, Barrington – Delegate

- Joseph C. Folisi, Schaumburg – Delegate

- Steven James Rafalson, Hawthorn Woods – Alternate

- Mark Shepherd, Hebron – Alternate

- W. Robert Vinnedge, Elk Grove Village – Alternate

Ninth Congressional District

- Walter W. Dudycz, Chicago – Delegate

- Mary C. Childers, Des Plaines – Delegate

- Michael B. DiBartolo, Chicago – Alternate

- Robert S. Giurato, Des Plaines – Alternate

Tenth Congressional District

- Michael A. Menis, Inverness – Delegate

- Muneer A. Satter, Winnetka – Delegate

- Daniel R. Bryant, Lake Forest – Delegate

- Richard W. Porter, Winnetka – Alternate

- Steve H. Kim, Northbrook – Alternate

- Stephen Phelps, Winnetka – Alternate

Eleventh Congressional District

- Robert F. Vickrey, Peru – Delegate

- Jeff Arseneau, Frankfort – Delegate

- Edmund B. Thronton, Ottowa – Delegate

- Gary L. Peterlin, Oglesby – Delegate

- Marjorie E. Milone, Bourbonnais – Alternate

- Suzy J. Amiano, Bourbonnais – Alternate

- Daniel J. Hyson, Peru – Alternate

- Rodney Ruestman, Minonk – Alternate

Twelfth Congressional District

- Jeffrey M. Diederich, Marion – Delegate

- Gloria M. Campos, Murphysboro – Delegate

- George W. Obernagel III, Waterloo – Delegate

- Shawn S. Plumlee, Pinckneyville – Alternate

- Charles L. Hanfelder, East Alton – Alternate

- Matt Rice, Wood River – Alternate

Thirteenth Congressional District

- Elizabeth "Liz" Martinez, Naperville – Delegate

- George Offord, Lockport – Delegate

- Patricia R. Bellock, Hinsdale – Delegate

- Elizabeth "Liz" Doody Gorman, Orland Park – Delegate

- Greg Postweiler, Palos Park – Alternate

- Bob Grogan, Downers Grove – Alternate

- Michael A. Tams, Naperville – Alternate

- Patricia J. Fee, Naperville – Alternate

Fourteenth Congressional District

- J. Dennis Hastert, Plano – Delegate

- Karen McConnaughay, St. Charles – Delegate

- John F. Fritts, Dixon – Delegate

- Steven J. Rauschenberger, Elgin – Delegate

- Gabriela Wyatt, Aurora – Alternate

- Marvin Williams, Dixon – Alternate

- Bryan Harbin, Bristol – Alternate

- Connie M. Peshia, Oswego – Alternate

Fifteenth Congressional District

- Jimmy John Liautaud, Champaign – Delegate

- Dan Rutherford, Chenoa – Delegate

- Dale A. Righter, Charleston – Delegate

- Julie Dobski, Bloomington – Delegate

- Michael A. Stokke, Bloomington – Alternate

- Dave Cocagne, Danville – Alternate

- Samuel L. Martin II, Watseka – Alternate

- Eugene C. Lorch, Bloomington – Alternate

Sixteenth Congressional District

- Simon Andy Blankenbaker, Galena – Delegate

- Timothy N. Koritz, Roscoe – Delegate

- Dave Murray, Rock Falls – Delegate

- John J. Ryan, Algonquin – Delegate

- Steven M. Haring, Savanna – Alternate

- Colin Winters, Shirland – Alternate

- Stacy A. Flanagan, Oregon – Alternate

- Brad Rightnowar, Poplar Grove – Alternate

Seventeenth Congressional District


- Judy Dudek, Canton – Delegate

- D. Kay Long, Brighton – Delegate

- Chase Winston Ramsey, Bowen – Delegate

- Debra Merriman Iams, Springfield – Alternate

- Richard W. Berry, Cuba – Alternate

- William B. Abel, Galesburg – Alternate

Eighteenth Congressional District

- Rich Brauer, Petersburg – Delegate

- Gary F. Stella, Peoria Heights – Delegate

- Kyle Ham, Toulon – Delegate

- Gary W. Manier, Washington – Delegate

- Eric Francis Hinton, Peoria – Alternate

- Todd Maisch, Springfield – Alternate

- Kristin Van Aken Jamison, Jacksonville – Alternate

- Charles G. Owens, Henry – Alternate

Nineteenth Congressional District

- Jason Plummer, Edwardsville – Delegate

- William S. Meyer, Hamel – Delegate

- Sarah Daniel, Godfrey – Delegate

- Amy Maher, Worden – Delegate

- Barbara "Bobbi" Snyder, Salem – Alternate

- Janie Grimes, Iuka – Alternate

- Steven Klingbeil, Highland – Alternate

- Barbara Bassett, New Douglas – Alternate