Illinois Democrats Back Lucas and Other Nominees
Governor Horner endorses Scott W. Lucas for U S Senate with 101 of 102 downstate county chairs backing him. Also backed are Louie E. Lewis for State Treasurer Frank A Jensen for Superintendent of Public Instruction Adam F Bloch for Clerk of the Supreme Court and Thomas L O Hearn and T V Smith for Congressman at Large. Will County’s party aligns with Horner in endorsing these candidates along with William J Bossingham for Eleventh District and Albert E Rosier for Forty-First Senatorial District. Jos Sam Perry for State Representative and William E Austin for County Judge are also supported.