Hultgren to Endorse McConnaughay in 33rd District

U.S. Congressman Randy Hultgren will endorse 33rd District state Senate candidate Karen McConnaughay on Tuesday, according to a press release.

McConnaughay is the Kane County Board chairman. She faces Gilberts village trustee Cliff Surges in the March 20 Republican primary.

The press conference will take place at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, at the UPS store in St. Charles, 902 S. Randall Road, Suite. C.

"Congressman Randy Hultgren has supported a pro-job creation agenda as a member of the U.S. House and he supports Karen McConnaughay’s agenda for job creation at the state level," the press release says.

The two Republicans also "will discuss their support for tax reductions, regulatory reform and reduced state spending designed to greatly improve the job climate in Illinois."

The release points out that unemployment in Illinois is higher than the national average and puts blame on the administration of Gov. Pat Quinn.

"The Quinn administration’s response has been to raise taxes, fail to meaningfully reduce spending and avoid fundamental regulatory reforms needed to change course," it says.

The 33rd District was created when state lawmakers redrew legislative boundaries following the 2010 Census. The 33rd District includes all or part of Crystal Lake, Huntley, Lake in the Hills, Lakewood, Carpentersville, Hampshire, Elgin, South Elgin, St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia, Algonquin, Sleepy Hollow, Gilberts, Pingree Grove, East and West Dundee.