For Immediate Release
Ives Elected Republican Nominee in IL-06
“Now, we must take on America’s toughest challenges together.”
March 17, 2020 – In accepting the Republican nomination for Congress in Illinois District 6, Jeanne Ives focused on her record of leadership on policy. And she urged Americans to come together in uncertain times. Ives addressed supporters directly via Facebook Live, saying:
Today, we held an election. This was a good thing. Governor Pritzker made the right call by allowing it to go on.
But tonight – and in the days to come – our focus must not be political, as much as it should be on putting in place policies and procedures that protect the health and safety of our communities and our loved ones.
We need our representatives in Congress to put political differences aside and work toward substantive solutions until we have gotten through the COVID-19 crisis. As a state legislator and as a candidate, I have been a policy person. I have looked for and advocated for serious solutions to our most difficult problems. I was happy to work with Democrats and Republicans alike to pass good legislation.
We are listening to the advice that is coming down from the CDC.
We will have to work together to rebuild our economy, to shore up our health care and social service organizations and to ensure that our transportation systems can operate smoothly once again.
As a state legislator, I worked with my constituents to ensure government’s reach into their lives served them and was beneficial. As a candidate and a Congresswoman, I will use my platform to ensure that we are delivering results for the families and businesses of the Sixth District.
I am grateful to you for your support and your confidence in my ability to lead in uncertain times.
In the past, we worked together to change the conversation in Springfield.
Now, we must take on America’s toughest challenges together.
I am All In for the work ahead, and I ask you to join me.
Good night, good health and God Bless America.
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