Palos Township Republican Organization
The Palos Township Republican Organization is the township-level affiliate of the Republican Party in Cook County. Since January, 2012, it has been chaired by Committeeman Sean Morrison. The party is one of two legally established, statewide political parties in Illinois.
Palos Township Republican Organization | |
|---|---|
| Committeeman | Sean Morrison |
| Senate Leader | Christine Radogno |
| House Leader | Jim Durkin |
| Headquarters | Palos Park, Illinois |
| Ideology | Conservatism Fiscal conservatism |
| National affiliation | Republican Party |
| Colors | Red |
| Seats in the Senate | 20 / 59
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| Seats in the House | 47 / 118
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| Statewide Offices | 3 / 6
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| US Senate (Illinois Seats) | 1 / 2
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| US House (Illinois Seats) | 8 / 18
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| Website | |
| www | |
Creation of Organization
The Palos Township Republican Organization was organized by action of the Illinois State Legislature and has specific powers and duties as dictated by law. The creation of Township Party Organizations was established by the Illinois Election Code, 10 ILCS 5/ Article 7
Recent Events
In 2012 and 2014 elections, voters in Palos Township have followed the recommendations of the Palos Township Republican Organization on the Federal, State and Local levels, voting for the Republican candidates to almost all offices.
In the 2014 gubernatorial election, Republican nominee Bruce Rauner defeated incumbent Governor Pat Quinn statewide to be the first GOP Governor since George Ryan left office in 2003. In Palos Township, Rauner received 60% of the vote (http://results1114.cookcountyclerk.com/Summary.aspx?eid=110414)
Organization and leadership
The Palos Township Republican Organization is run by the Palos Township Republican Committee and his executive Officer team. The Committeeman is elected at primary elections every four years by the Republican voters of the Township. His executive team consists of a Deputy Committeeman, Executive Director, Secretary and Treasurer. All members of the executive team are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Committeeman.
Current Executive Team
| Officers | Title |
|---|---|
| Sean M. Morrison | Committeeman |
| Brent Woods | Deputy Committeeman |
| Glen Kraemer | Executive Director |
| Karl Kunz | Secretary |
| Brent Woods | Treasurer |
Partial List of Past Palos Township GOP Committeemen
| Committeeman | Years Served |
|---|---|
| Sean M. Morrison | 2012–Present |
| Lee Roupas | 2006 - 2012 |
| John Minogue | 2005 - 2006 |
| Anne S. Zickus | 2001 - 2005 |
| Herbert T. Schumann, Jr. | 1986 - 2001 |
Current Township Republican Elected Officials
- Brent Woods, Township Trustee
- Sharon Brannigan, Township Trustee
- Richard C. Riley, Township Trustee
- Pam Jeanes, Township Trustee
Members of Congress
U.S. Senate
Statewide offices
- Governor: Bruce Rauner
- Lieutenant Governor: Evelyn Sanguinetti
- Comptroller: Leslie Munger
See also
References
External links
- ilga.gov, the Illinois State Legislature
- palostownshipgop.com, Palos Township Republican Organization Website