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Journal Endorses Gong-Gershowitz In 17th State House Race


The Journal endorses Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz of Glenview in the Democratic primary election for the 17th District State House seat, which includes much of Glenview.

Jennifer Gong Gershowitz.

An attorney, Gong-Gershowitz held a comfortable job at a law office when issues about immigration and civil rights came up. She then quit her job and built an immigration law practice at a local legal aid clinic.

She has the support of incumbent State Rep. Laura Fine (D-17th) who is seeking higher office. Fine recalled a meeting she had with Gong-Gershowitz at a Glenview cafe to discuss her campaign.

Fine said a worker came out from the kitchen, remembering Gong-Gershowitz from a “know your rights” workshop for undocumented immigrants at a school in Glenview the night before. Fine said the workers said, “Because of you, I’m not afraid to leave the house.”

Gong-Gershowitz won support from the Niles Township Democratic Organization, 73% of the New Trier Democratic Organization and 93% support from Northfield Democrats along with many other endorsements.

A candidate with that much local support who gives up a comfortable living to work for the betterment of the most vulnerable among us is just what this legislature needs.

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