The political leaders supporting David Hoffman join a growing list of people from all over Illinois who support his candidacy. They're not riding the prevailing winds. They have the independence to speak out and challenge the insiders and special interests in Washington. They know that David will bring our voice and our concerns to the table and make sure the interests of taxpayers and families are represented.

We need your voice-- your endorsement-- as well. Become a member of Hoffman For Illinois and let Illinois voters know who you endorse for the Democratic nomination.

Join the following Illinois leaders who have endorsed David Hoffman for the U.S. Senate:

Newspapers:

• Chicago Tribune “Hoffman is what Illinoisans deserve -- and should expect -- in a United States senator. He's an incorruptible man who tells truth to power, and his commitment to open and honest government is unquestioned.”

• Chicago Sun-Times “In Hoffman, the voters have a candidate with a wealth of experience and integrity, who has produced in every job he has had. Everybody talks about the need for more independence, smarter thinking and greater integrity in Washington. Here's your chance.”
  

• Daily Herald “It's a sorry chapter in Illinois political history and especially for Democrats. So as they go to the polls Feb. 2, we believe it's important to look at who can best put aside the taint of the last few years and move forward. We believe that person is David Hoffman.” 

• Northwest Herald "In a state renowned for back-room deals, bribery and the very worst in “public service,” David Hoffman bleeds integrity."

• The State Journal-Register "Hoffman’s vast experience — from U.S. Senate staffer to federal prosecutor to political reformer — place him head and shoulders above the field in this race. For Democrats voting in the Feb. 2 primary, we believe Hoffman represents the best chance to fend off what promises to be a strong GOP effort to retake this Senate seat in the fall."

• The Chronicle "Clearly, Hoffman understands that the way things always have been isn’t the way they should be, and he has the guts to do something about it."

• Southwest News-Herald "We think Hoffman is the right choice... He has a strong work ethic and is committed to justice, something our Illinois legislators should emulate. He has the chance of becoming a solid U.S. Senator."

• Peoria Journal Star "We've got to turn the page," he says. Agreed. An independent, thoughtful David Hoffman - definitely not a 30-second-sound-bite guy - is endorsed."

• The News-Gazette "Hoffman is, far and away, the best Democrats have to offer."

• The St. Louis Post-Dispatch "If Democrats are going to remove the stains from the Blagojevich years, David Hoffman is the candidate to do it."

• Rockford Register Star "If Democrats want to retain the U.S. Senate seat once held by Barack Obama, David Hoffman is the best choice in the Feb. 2 primary. Hoffman takes the corruption issue off the table. He not only talks about ethics and reform, his record shows he has worked to achieve them."

• The Southtown Star "Of the five Democratic candidates, only one has a proven track record of rooting out waste and corruption, a deep understanding of policy and the strong sense of self required to remain committed to campaign promises. We strongly endorse David Hoffman, of Chicago, for the Democratic nomination."

• Gazette Chicago "Hoffman already has done a lot to clean up Chicago. He deserves to take his unique skill set to the national level. David Hoffman gets our endorsement for senator in the Democratic primary."

• Crain's "Mr. Hoffman represents a clean break with the political practices that brought national disgrace to Illinois. He has no ties to the old Democratic machine or the corrupt regime of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich. He would help end the embarrassment Illinois suffered with the Senate appointment of Roland Burris, handpicked by Mr. Blagojevich after the indicted ex-governor tried to auction off the Senate seat vacated by President Barack Obama in 2008."

• Northern Star "Hoffman has straightforward plans to help fix the economy and decrease unemployment rates"

Individuals:

• Former Congressman and Judge Abner Mikva
• Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas
• Former Democratic Nominee for Governor Dawn Clark Netsch
• Senator Adlai E. Stevenson III
  
• Mayor of Urbana Laurel Prussing
  
• Illinois State Board of Education Chairman Jesse Ruiz
• Chicago City Clerk Miguel Del Valle
• State Senator William Delgado
  
• State Senator Susan Garrett
• State Senator Jeff Schoenberg
• State Representative Karen May
• College of Lake County Trustee Amanda Howland
  
• State Representative Lisa Hernandez
• State Representative Elaine Nekritz
• 49th Ward Alderman Joe Moore
• Former Alderman Bill Singer
• Former Alderman Marty Oberman
• Former Alderman Dick Simpson
• 46th Ward (Chicago) Democratic Committeeman Tom Sharpe
• Naperville Democratic Party Chairman Tom Wronski
• 6th Congressional District State Democratic Central Committeeman, President -- DuPage Democratic Club Bob Wagner
• DuPage Water Commissioner Liz Chaplin
• Coles County States Attorney Steve Ferguson
• Lake County Board Member Michelle Feldman
• Lake County Board Member Anne Flanigan Bassi
• McHenry County Board Member Paula Yensen
• Kane County Board Member Jennifer Laesch
• West Deerfield Township Trustee Ron Schwartz
• Highland Park City Councilmember Steven Mandel
• Highland Park City Councilmember Nancy Rotering
• Highland Park City Councilmember Jim Kirsch
• Highland Park City Councilmember Terri Olian
• Former Highland Park Mayor Dan Pierce
• Northfield Township Trustee Carol Bluestein
• Northfield Township Trustee Mary Reynolds
• Northfield Township Clerk Laura Fine
• Northfield Township Collector Doug Gereleman
• Northfield Township Democratic Committeeman Mike Kreloff
• Glenview Trustee Scott Britton
• Village of Deerfield Trustee Bob Benton
• York Township Democrats Chair Carol Davis
• Avon Township Democratic Chairman Marc Feldstein
• President, Young Democrats of DeKalb County Kristen Lash
• President, Young Democrats of McHenry County Edward Rotchford
• Collinsville Unit 10 School Board Member Gary Kusmierczak
• Annawan Police Chief Tim Wise
• Chicago Observer writer Phil Krone
• Evanston Alderman Jane Grover
• Ray Johnson Oak Park Village Trustee 
• Boone County Democrats Vice Chairman Bruce Marquet
• Oak Park Trustee Colette Lueck
• Oak Park Trustee Jan Pate
• Oak Park Trustee Jon Hale
  
• Winnebago County Auditor Bill Crowley
• Winnebago County States Attorney Joe Bruscato
• Winnebago County Democrats Treasurer Wendy Schneider
  
• Ela Township Democrats Chair Tim Jackson
• Ela Township Democrats Past Chair Tim Boyd
• DeKalb County State’s Attorney John Farrell
• Dekalb County Democrats Vice Chairman Mark Pietrowski
• DeKalb County Board Member Eileen Dubin
• DeKalb Township Trustee Jim Luebke
• 16th Congressional District Democratic State Central Committeeman John Nelson
• McChesney Park Trustee Mark Sorentino
• Village of Roscoe Trustee Sue Petty
• Joliet City Council Member Jan Quillman
  
• Will County Board Member Jackie Traynere
• 32nd Ward (Chicago) Alderman Scott Waguespack
• Maywood Village Clerk Gary Woll
• Oak Park School District Board 97 Member Bob Spatz
• Oak Park River Forest High School Board President Ralph Lee
• Oak Park Library Board Member Mila Tellez
• Former Oak Park Village Clerk Sandra Sokol
• Village of Oak Park President David Pope
• United Merchants Chamber of Commerce of Pilsen
  

Organizations:           

• Illinois Education Association
  
• Independent Voters of Illinois - Independent Precinct Organization            
• Naperville Township Democratic Organization
  
• Democratic Party of Evanston            
• Wheeling Township Democrats            
• Northfield Township Democrats            
• Vernon Township Democrats            
• New Trier Township Democrats            
• 46th Ward (Chicago) Democrats            
• 49th Ward (Chicago) Democrats
• Jewish Political Alliance of Illinois
• Grupo Chapala (Waukegan)
  
• The Hispanic Council (Luis Pelayo)
• Illinois Committee for Honest Government
• The American Muslim Taskforce on Civil Rights and Election
  
• Hispanic Council 
• 18th Ward Community Action Network