Politics & Government

McConnaughay Kicks Off State Senate Campaign in West Dundee

County Board Chairman Karen McConnaughay announced a run for state office today.

Kane County Board Chairman Karen McConnaughay today announced that she will not seek a third term as the County Chief Executive, but will run for the Illinois State Senate in District 33.

Late this morning by the River Walk in West Dundee, McConnaughay, (R-St. Charles) pledged to work to get Illinois back to work and to reduce the size and inefficiency of government.  She stated that Kane County and the rest of the state will not be able to realize economic recovery until the state government makes serious changes to reform the way it does business.

West Dundee Village President, Larry Keller introduced McConnaughay.

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Senate District 33 is an open seat created by the redistricting legislation that was passed and signed into law by the Illinois General Assembly and Gov. Pat Quinn earlier this month.

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