Alderman Sigcho-Lopez Joins Speaker Welch’s Campaign for Democratic State Central Committee
CHICAGO – 7th Congressional District leaders continue to unite behind House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch for Democratic State Central Committee, with Alderman and 25th Ward Democratic Committeeperson Byron Sigcho-Lopez endorsing Welch today.
“Speaker Welch understands that without investing in the city of Chicago, and the people who make it work, our state cannot thrive,” said Alderman Sigcho-Lopez. “The billionaires’ and oligarchs’ agenda of divestment, division, and disinformation has not improved our lives. Working people across our state and across the 7th District need leadership focused on bringing dignity to the lives of all Illinoisans, and Speaker Welch is committed to doing just that. I look forward to opportunities to bring our communities together in solidarity to fight for better days for all of our neighbors.”
Alderman Sigcho-Lopez joined the broad and diverse coalition of supporters rallying around Speaker Welch for the seat. The more than three dozen state and local leaders now supporting Welch’s run for 7th District State Central Committeperson reflect the strong coalitions Welch has built throughout his career as a community leader, as a legislator, and as Speaker of the House. It also reflects strong electoral coalitions that are essential to Democratic victories at every level in 2026 and beyond.
“Our communities are home to diverse voices and dedicated leaders, and my goal is to uplift their voices in our Democratic Party of Illinois,” Welch said. “The Democratic Party belongs to the people, and our party is strongest when it fights for the people. That’s why everything I’ve done in the State House, in my community, and in our Democratic Party has been focused on helping people get ahead.”
Welch’s full endorsement list includes:
Congressman Danny K. Davis
Former Secretary of State Jesse White
Democratic Party of Illinois Chair Lisa Hernandez
Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon
Bellwood Mayor Andre Harvey
Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson
Hillside Mayor Joe Tamburino
Maywood Mayor Nathaniel Booker
River Forest President and Committeeperson Cathy Adduci
Westchester President Greg Hribal
State Representative Kam Buckner
State Representative Margaret Croke
State Representative Kelly Cassidy
State Representative Kimberly DuBuclet
State Representative Marcus Evans
State Representative La Shawn Ford
State Representative Debbie Meyers-Martin
State Representative and Committeeperson Aaron Ortiz
State Representative Jawaharial ‘Omar’ Williams
1st Ward Committeeperson Laura Yepez
2nd Ward Committeeperson Tim Egan
3rd Ward Alderwoman and Committeeperson Pat Dowell
15th Ward Alderman and Committeeperson Ray Lopez
16th Ward Alderwoman and Committeeperson Stephanie Coleman
18th Ward Alderman Derrick Curtis
24th Ward Alderwoman and Committeeperson Monique Scott
27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett
36th Ward Alderman and Committeeperson Gilbert Villegas
37th Ward Alderwoman and State Central Committeewoman Emma Mitts
42nd Ward Alderman and Committeeperson Brendan Reilly
43rd Ward Committeeperson Lucy Moog
Cicero Township Village President and Committeeperson Larry Dominick
Cook County Commissioner and 11th Ward Committeeperson John Daley
DNC member Dan Hynes
Former State Central Committeewoman Darlena Williams Burnett
Chicago LGBQT Hall of Famer and Former Personal PAC President Terry Cosgrove