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Will it be governor or state representative for Franks? [IL]
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| Last Edited | COSDem Jul 17, 2009 06:35pm |
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| Media | Newspaper - Northwest Herald |
| News Date | Wednesday, July 15, 2009 12:00:00 AM UTC0:0 |
| Description | State Rep. Jack Franks will run either for re-election to the 63rd District in 2010 or for governor.
And the Democratic incumbent from Marengo said he was not going to rush his decision.
Franks said Monday that he planned to consult with constituents, state leaders, and most importantly, his wife and two teenage sons, before he made his choice.
“I’m very proud and very honored to be the state representative for the 63rd District. It’s a job I’ve worked very hard at, one I think I’m good at, and one that I love. I never thought I could be in a position to help so many people,” Franks said. “I need to see whether a statewide run is something in the best interests of the people of McHenry County, as well, but I’ll take some time to make that decision.”
His comments on his future plans were his first in public since Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s surprise announcement last week that she would run for a third term rather than run for governor or the U.S. Senate seat held by Roland Burris, a Democrat.
Franks said he had been approached about running for attorney general, but governor was always top on his list. |
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