EMILYs List Congratulates Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza on Reelection Victory

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November 9, 2022

EMILYs List Congratulates Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza on Reelection Victory

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, congratulates Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza on her reelection. EMILYs List President Laphonza Butler released the following statement:
 
“EMILYs List is thrilled to congratulate Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza on her reelection. Comptroller Mendoza is a dedicated public servant who has a record of distinguished leadership as comptroller, successfully shifting funds to the state’s most vulnerable communities during the state’s years-long budget impasse. We’re proud to stand with Comptroller Mendoza as she continues ushering in opportunity and equity for the people of Illinois.”
 
Comptroller Susana Mendoza made history in 2016 when she became the first Hispanic independently elected to statewide office in Illinois. In less than a year, Mendoza transformed the office, shifting the priorities back to funding nursing homes, hospice centers, schools and the state’s most vulnerable. Before being elected to the Comptroller’s office, she was the Chicago city clerk. Mendoza also served six terms as a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 2001 to 2011 for the 1st District. Elected in 2000 as the youngest member of the 92nd Illinois General Assembly, she was publicly recognized for her leadership and legislation on social services, education, law enforcement, job creation and animal welfare.
 
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