The following groups support Dan Duffy for state Senate:

• Township Officials of Illinois Political Action Committee (TOIPAC)
• Illinois Association of Realtors Political Action Committee
• Realtor Association of Northwest Chicagoland

Underground Contractors Association of Illinois

We are pleased to support Dan Duffy for Illinois Senate. Our association is made up of hardworking small business owners just like Dan. In these turbulent times, we need his business experience, judgment and background in Springfield more than ever.
- Scott Dworschak, Legislative Affairs Director, Underground Contractors Association of Illinois

The Realtors Political Action Committee supports Dan Duffy for Senate

The Realtors Political Action Committee is strongly supporting Dan Duffy for the 26th Senate District. We are strongly supporting Dan Duffy. The REALTOR PAC has made a strong financial commitment, and we are carrying out other grassroots activities to help Dan get elected.
- Greg St. Aubin, Director of governmental affairs for the Illinois Association of REALTORS

Illinois Manufacturer’s Association Supports Dan Duffy

Dan Duffy is a person who understands the economy and what it takes to
create jobs. We need Dan’s leadership and experience in the General Assembly to fight for our jobs. The IMA’s mission is to provide timely and accurate information on the actions taken by Illinois lawmakers in the General Assembly and other branches of government that affect manufacturing jobs. - Mark Denzler, Vice President, Government Affairs with the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association

Lake County News- Sun (Sun Time News Group) endorses Duffy for state Senate

“…Even U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin has called the gridlock among his fellow Democrats in Springfield embarrassing and fears it could lead to the loss of hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funds. That’s good enough for us to embrace Republicans running in House and Senate districts on Nov. 4 as a way to straighten this mess out. And, there’s some fine new-blood GOP candidates eager to serve in Springfield. That being said, we endorse the following Republicans:
Dan Duffy of Lake Barrington in the 26th Senate District to replace retiring Sen. William Peterson, R-Long Grove…”
- Lake County News- Sun (Sun Time News Group) Click here for complete article

Pioneer Press endorses Duffy for Senate

(Pioneer Press includes: Wauconda Courier, Palatine Countryside, Mundelein Review, Libertyville Review, Lake Zurich Courier, Gurnee Review, Cary Grove Countryside, Grayslake Review, Buffalo Grove Countryside, Barrington Courier Review, Vernon Hills Review)

Duffy has been successful throughout his business career. He has taken on more responsibility and leadership roles with groups like the Illinois Leadership Council for the National Federation of Independent Business and the Lake and Cook County Area Action Council for Independent Businesses. He continues to fight to resolve the issues facing small businesses and citizens throughout the area. This style would serve the residents of the 26th District well. We endorse Dan Duffy for the 26th District of the Illinois Senate.
- Pioneer Press - (Click here to connect with the Pioneer Press)

Business federation endorses Dan Duffy for Senate

Small business is the backbone of this state’s economy and we need someone in Springfield to work for small businesses which create most new jobs.
- Kim Clarke Maisch, state director of NFIB Illinois (The National Federation of Independent Business)

Local plumbers endorse Dan Duffy for state Senate

As a small businessman, Dan Duffy shares the same experience that our contractors do: he understands that local businesses are the backbone of our community. Our endorsement comes from our belief that Dan will go to Springfield and staunchly oppose the myriad taxes and fees enacted by Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s administration over the last five years. The union contractors that make up PAMCANI’s constituency every day demonstrate the fact that good jobs put spending power into the hands of consumers, which is made possible by business owners who provide a fair value. Dan has proven that he in step with our views, so he’s earned our backing as a result.
- S.J. Peters, PAMCANI Executive Director (Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Authority of Northern Illinois)

Illinois Chamber of Commerce committee endorses Duffy

As we enter into troubling economic times, we need someone who understands the economic issues we face here in Illinois. As a small business owner, Dan is someone who will support our main street business community. Dan Duffy is the only candidate in this race who understands the needs of the local business owner and the business community.
-Todd Maisch, vice president of government affairs for the Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Senator Bill Peterson

As you know I am retiring from the Senate at the end of this term. Dan Duffy is the Republican candidate running to replace me in the Senate. Dan is a family man, a small business owner and a good guy. I urge you to support Dan in any way you can. He is an excellent candidate with great enthusiasm.
-Senator Bill Peterson, 26th District

Congressman Manzullo Endorses Dan Duffy

Dan Duffy has the economic and business experience we need in Springfield. With his energy he will be a strong voice for free markets and family values. I am proud to endorse him for State Senate in the 26th District.
-Congressman Don Manzullo, 16th Congressional District Illinois

Congressman Peter Roskam Endorses Dan

Dan Duffy is the kind of young, vigorous leader we need in Springfield. He has the courage of his convictions, experience working with people with different points of view, and the passion and energy to lead. He has a clear vision of how to change public policy in Illinois to encourage job creation and economic growth. I give him my strongest endorsement.
-Congressman Peter Roskam, 6th Congressional District Illinois

More Endorsements

Dan Duffy supports sensible health care reform and will work to make health care more accessible and affordable.
-Jere E. Freidheim, MD, Chairman, Illinois Medical PAC

Dan Duffy will bring a common-sense, real-world perspective to Springfield. He understands first-hand what it takes to create jobs and opportunity and I know we can count on him to be an effective voice for our community in state government. His years of combined business experience and political involvement will enable him to “hit the ground running” and bring needed leadership and expertise to some of our state’s most pressing challenges.
-Kevin C. Richardson, Village President, Lake Barrington

Dan Duffy is everything the people are looking for; young, courageous, experienced, and dedicated. His background in business will be an excellent resource in Springfield, where we are in need of a fiscal sense of responsibility. Dan Duffy will be an invaluable resource for the people of this district and I endorse his candidacy whole heartedly.
-Robert W. Mayo, Vice-Chairman, Cancer Treatment Centers of America

Dan Duffy is the new leader Lake County needs. Dan has built a successful business and understands that more government “tax and spend” programs are not an effective solution for the economy or individual empowerment. Dan has the passion to speak up for us. Dan listens and demonstrates a strong willingness to put the shoulder to the wheel, to learn more and to work hard for us. I strongly support Dan Duffy for Senate.
-Willard Helander, Lake County Clerk

I am happy to endorse Dan Duffy for State Senator. I am very much looking forward to having Dan in our caucus.
-Senator Christine Radogno, 41st District

I endorse Dan Duffy. Dan is a successful businessman and a dedicated family man with five children. Dan’s sound business knowledge and fiscal responsibility are just what is needed in Springfield. As a father and husband he knows, firsthand, the issues that Illinois families are facing, such as rising healthcare costs. He also knows we should not be mortgaging our children’s future to pay for present day desires. Dan will be a good addition to the Illinois Senate and I encourage you to vote for him.
-Dan Rutherford, State Senator-53rd District

Dan Duffy possesses a keen intellect and the ability to get things done. He has demonstrated this in the business world by creating a successful company. Duffy also understands the importance of education. A well-educated population is a critical requirement if Illinois is to compete in a world economy. We also need to reduce health care costs and improve the State of Illinois balance sheet. Dan’s experience will be invaluable in helping find creative solutions to these serious problems. I look forward to working with him to make real changes in Springfield.
-Ed Sullivan, State Representative, 51st District

I am honored to endorse Dan Duffy for Senator of the 26th district. Dan is a man of strong character and solid moral and family values. He understands the needs of the district and of the small business owner, and I am confident that he will serve us well.”
-Sue Low, Mayor, City of McHenry

We have the opportunity to elect a State Senator who will work to put an end to the political gridlock in Springfield. I am supporting Dan Duffy for Senate, we need this Independent and well respected leader.
-Suzi Schmidt, Lake County Board Chairman

My name is Ron Capaccio. I am a business man and have owned and operated a business in Lake Zurich for the past 25 years. I would like to take this opportunity to personally endorse Dan Duffy for the 26th District State Senate. He is a man of integrity and I know he will work hard for the people of Lake County. I have known Dan for over eight years and it’s a pleasure to hear his ideas on improvements to our community. I trust that he will be a great asset to the State Senate.
-Ron Capaccio

As the Vice Chair of the Route 120 Corridor Planning Council and a Lake County Board Member, I strongly support Dan Duffy to represent our district in Springfield. We face many challenges that will require innovative solutions. Dan’s background as a small business owner - who started with nothing and grew it into a successful operation - shows he has the kind of problem solving skills we need in Springfield. Dan’s demeanor and willingness to listen to both sides of every issue gives me great hope for the future. I whole heartedly endorse him.
-Diana O’Kelly

My wife Nancy and I have known the Duffy family for many years. They are outstanding people with great family values, hard working and successful people. We would be blessed with a person like Dan in our State Government. He will bring great work ethics and valuable business knowledge to the position of State Senator.
-Walter Kubalanza

The heart and soul of Illinois is its business community. In the face of withering attacks by Democrat government, Illinois business is displaying a mighty resilience. I know Dan knows the territory. It’s what he does every day. Dan Duffy will work to make opportunity, jobs and the futures of Illinois families better. There’s no way his opponent could comprehend the task as well as Dan.
-Larry Leafblad, Lake County Board, Commissioner, Lake County Forest Preserves

Early in the primary season at a Meet the Candidate gathering I had a chance in a low-key setting to have a serious discussion with Dan about the priorities he would focus on as our State Senator. I like his common sense approach to the state’s problems and, more importantly, his concerns for creating a better business climate in our state. As a small businessman I appreciate this and know he has wrestled with many of the same issues himself. I have since introduced Dan to several groups of businessmen and they too think he’d be an excellent addition to our state legislature –someone we can trust who will listen and work on our behalf.
-Donald A. Andler

I enthusiastically support Dan Duffy for Illinois State Senate because I believe his ideas in regard to getting our state out of its fiscal nightmare are valid. Dan believes improving the economic health of our state is the most important way to help the people of Illinois. Dan knows that a vibrant state economy means more and better jobs for working people. Dan realizes that a reinvigorated Illinois economy will provide new revenue to begin to correct our deficits and provide new funding for education and roads. In short, I support Dan Duffy because he knows a better job, not a bigger government, is the way to provide good things for Illinois citizens.
-Ed Sullivan, Mundelein Trustee

Now more than ever we need leadership in Springfield. . I know Dan Duffy as a friend, a concerned father and a no non-sense businessman who can protect our interests in Springfield. I served in law enforcement for thirty-six years, retiring as Deputy Police Chief of McHenry in 2006. In my second career I am employed as an Accreditation Manager and Assessor for the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. Please join me, in supporting Dan Duffy for State Senate.
- Gary R. Wigman, Deputy Chief – Retired

I’m excited to endorse Dan Duffy for State Senate because Dan has demonstrated he has a firm grasp of the economic and educational issues that have our state mired in a morass of new taxes and fleeing businesses. Local school districts are burdened with endless unfunded state mandates, Dan would work to return control to the local schools and let them do what works instead of what some bureaucrat or special interest group decides is best. In Round Lake it was new, responsible leadership that got our school district turned around, Dan can do the same in Springfield.
- W. Guy Finley, President, Board of Education - Round Lake Area Schools CUSD 116

I’m excited about the thought of having someone like Dan Duffy represent me before the Illinois General Assembly. Illinois families and businesses face a struggling economy, with many pressures. We need someone like Dan who understands economics and the role of government to assist constituents, not burden them. Dan wants to tackle problems, not continue on the non-progressive course the State of Illinois has been following. Dan is excited about the challenge and I want someone like Dan with the leadership and energy to take on the Springfield.
-Darcy Davidsmeyer

As a successful business man, a leader in the business community, as well as a person I have personally grown to know and respect, I enthusiastically urge your support for Dan Duffy.
-Bob Bonifas, President, Alarm Detection Systems, Inc.

It is with great pleasure that I endorse Dan Duffy’s candidacy for Illinois Senate District 26. In light of today’s economic times we need to elect a successful businessman to the legislature in order to resolve the many financial problems the State faces. Dan’s leadership and willingness to work with the National Federation of Independent Businesses and chair the local council says a lot about Dan’s commitment to changing the status quo. Dan will do an exceptional job of representing the interests of all the citizens of the 26th district.
-Mark W. Peterson, President, Business Development, Bridgeview Bank Group

I support and endorse Dan Duffy and believe he would be the right choice to represent the 26th District in the Illinois State Senate. His experience, leadership and his passion for getting things accomplished are what we need to get our great state back on track. I have seen first hand Dan’s passion for getting things done the right way. Dan has the leadership qualities, discipline, and business experience that are needed in Springfield. We need leadership in Springfield at this time more than ever, Dan Duffy is well qualified to represent the 26th District.
-Peter T. Duffy, Remarkable Representatives, Inc.

I have had the pleasure of serving with Dan on the Leadership Council of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). I cannot think of a better person to carry the message for improving private sector job creation in Illinois. Dan is a breath of fresh air for the Republican Party as well as for the small business owners in Illinois.
-Randy Truckenbrodt, President, Randall Industries