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* Sen. Michael Hastings (D-Tinley Park) filed to run for secretary of state today.
Hastings’ statement…
As I noted when petitions were first starting to circulate a few weeks ago, I believe you succeed in politics and in life when you are prepared. With recent political retirements and shakeups, and rumors circulating that Secretary White’s alderman was circulating petitions for the office, I wanted to be ready in case his intention to run for re-election changed.
* In case you missed it, here’s background from September…
“I don’t intend to run against Jesse White, I’ll tell you that right now,” [Hastings] said, adding that he’s only circulating petitions because he’s heard the same rumors we talked about yesterday, that secretary of state petitions are being circulated for Ald. Walter Burnett, who is Secretary White’s guy, and that White would drop out late in the game and Burnett would be ready to go. Secretary White’s office flatly denied those rumors.
I’m told that Sen. Hastings will wait and see what happens the rest of today and through next week before deciding what to do with his petitions.
*** UPDATE 1 *** Sen. Hastings sent me a new statement…
As I noted when petitions were first starting to circulate a few weeks ago, I believe you succeed in politics and in life when you are prepared.
With recent political retirements and shakeups, and rumors circulating that Secretary White may not run for re-election, I wanted to be ready in case his intention to run for re-election changed.
I have great respect for Secretary White and the years of service he has provided this great state. During his tenure, the Secretary has transformed the Office into an efficient and well-regarded Office.
If Secretary White does indeed decide to retire, I am ready to step-up and continue his great work.
*** UPDATE 2 *** Won’t rule it out? Hoo, boy…
Just caught up with Sen Mike @HastingsforIL at the petition filing line. He won't rule out a primary challenge vs SOS White just yet. Says there's room to improve the office. Waiting to see if anyone else files, says he'll talk to White next week.
— Mark Maxwell (@WCIA3Mark) December 4, 2017
*** UPDATE 3 *** From the White campaign…
Jesse left Hastings a voicemail this morning to clearly state that Jesse’s running for re-election. He did not get a return call. As always, Jesse will be running on his record of accomplishments and plans for the future.
posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Dec 4, 17 @ 4:12 pm
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I didn’t see that he filed his petitions for the state senate.
Comment by Too Much to Handle Monday, Dec 4, 17 @ 4:23 pm
Did Ives actually not file for the election?
I’m new to reading these, so I’m not sure if there is a delay between filing and showing up on the state board of elections website. Although I do see filings that took place right at 5pm.
Did someone talk her out of running at the last minute?
Comment by TheInvisibleMan Monday, Dec 4, 17 @ 4:23 pm
What that doesn’t say is that Hastings will drop out if White runs.
Comment by Chicago Cynic Monday, Dec 4, 17 @ 4:27 pm
Ives would show up if she filed already..what’s going on with that?
Comment by hold on Monday, Dec 4, 17 @ 4:34 pm
> I didn’t see that he filed his petitions for the state senate
He’s not up. That seat is a 4-4-2 (2016, 2020, 2022)
Comment by Anon Monday, Dec 4, 17 @ 4:35 pm
a little presumptive, eh?
Comment by cicom Monday, Dec 4, 17 @ 4:36 pm
“What that doesn’t say is that Hastings will drop out if White runs.”
“Won’t rule it out? Hoo, boy…”
As I said…
Comment by Chicago Cynic Monday, Dec 4, 17 @ 4:42 pm
After going through the work of circulating petitions, I don’t really see the downside of just being a “name” on the ballot. Announce to the public that you are not actively running, but don’t formally withdraw the petitions. If something crazy were to happen to White, Hastings would be in a good position to capitalize.
Comment by Nick Monday, Dec 4, 17 @ 4:42 pm
Darn. Ives is showing up as filed now.
I made all this popcorn for nothing.
Comment by TheInvisibleMan Monday, Dec 4, 17 @ 4:44 pm
==TheInvisbleMan==
Less popcorn now, but I think the potential is high for more popcorn down the road.
Comment by Actual Red Monday, Dec 4, 17 @ 4:49 pm
“After going through the work of circulating petitions, I don’t really see the downside of just being a “name” on the ballot. Announce to the public that you are not actively running, but don’t formally withdraw the petitions. If something crazy were to happen to White, Hastings would be in a good position to capitalize.”
Can’t run for both offices. Have to choose.
Comment by Chicago Cynic Monday, Dec 4, 17 @ 4:49 pm
I’m no fan of Hastings politics but I genuinely like the guy. Maybe he wouldn’t have botched the roll out of our disastrous new license plates.
Comment by Sheeesh Monday, Dec 4, 17 @ 4:50 pm
===Can’t run for both offices.===
Hastings isn’t up for Senate.
Comment by Rich Miller Monday, Dec 4, 17 @ 4:51 pm
Chicago Cynic, what other office are you referring to?
Comment by Nick Monday, Dec 4, 17 @ 4:52 pm
Hastings is a hard worker, smart and politically savvy. This might be interesting.
Comment by Because I said so.... Monday, Dec 4, 17 @ 4:53 pm
Ah. I see she filed.
Comment by Anoniphone Monday, Dec 4, 17 @ 4:55 pm
I expect Jessie to run and be reelected. Then retire and allow a hand-picked replacement. Happens all the time down here. Phelps for a Phelps, Mayor Butler in Marion.
Comment by Nieva Monday, Dec 4, 17 @ 5:02 pm
Nieva, who’s up to replace Mayor Butler?
Comment by Arthur Andersen Monday, Dec 4, 17 @ 5:09 pm
Certainly a risk to challenge the state’s most successful and accomplished elected official, but taking on the the only African-American constitutional officer could come back to bite him in his home district.
Comment by Nick Monday, Dec 4, 17 @ 5:14 pm
Hastings unguarded comment while in line probably reflects his true feelings and ambitions tho not his publicly intended ones. In a world of political ambitions, he is perhaps th most brazen I’ve ever seen
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Dec 4, 17 @ 5:15 pm
I had heard he was filing for Senate. Didn’t realize he wasn’t up. Oops.
Comment by Chicago Cynic Monday, Dec 4, 17 @ 5:30 pm
Hastings filing for secretary of state is a very bold political move. You have to give it to him, with Luis Gutierrez stepping down and causing chaos why should he not be prepared in the event an 83-year-old Secretary of State chose to step down at the last minute. I’m sure he’ll make the right decision in the end, but in the meantime, two words: brass tacks
Comment by Brasstacks Monday, Dec 4, 17 @ 5:45 pm
Arthur it is Ranella.
Comment by Nieva Monday, Dec 4, 17 @ 6:00 pm
Mr. Hastings, may I show you the Eisendrath Suite reserved for those overly ambitious young Dem pols from second tier political families who don’t like to wait their turn?
Comment by What Time Is Lunch Monday, Dec 4, 17 @ 6:20 pm
Accomplishments? Just what are those accomplishments?
I remember having to schlep out to the SOS facility a couple years ago when my wallet was stolen. There were about 50 parking spots by the front door reserved for SOS employees, and every employee I interacted with behaved as though they were doing me a favor by helping me and I should be thankful for the opportunity to wait in line for an hour. If there was ever a government office that needed some private sector experience it was the SOS.
Comment by Just Me Monday, Dec 4, 17 @ 6:46 pm
While I don’t question the guy for running, his chance of winning seem slim.
For most of us, getting a driver’s license renewed is remarkably easy, and for those of us who need access to corporate records, getting the records (or advice on how to file) is pretty easy.
A lot of people like Sec. White personally, but as importantly, he runs the best and most efficient office in the state.
Comment by Gooner Monday, Dec 4, 17 @ 7:11 pm
Jesse White should have kept his word and made the current term his last. He’s been around long enough.
Comment by DuPage Dave Monday, Dec 4, 17 @ 7:20 pm
Run Jesse Run. Save that pension money.
Comment by blue dog dem Monday, Dec 4, 17 @ 8:35 pm
If you spell Jesse White as Jessie, you have no business commenting on this thread. Get a clue.
Comment by Jennifer Powers Tuesday, Dec 5, 17 @ 6:53 am
**If there was ever a government office that needed some private sector experience it was the SOS.**
All I’ll say is that you have had a completely different experience than I have at the SOS office. Every time I have been there it has been an incredibly easy and efficient process. It’s been better than any other government office I’ve experienced that I’ve had to receive some form of services from.
Comment by SaulGoodman Tuesday, Dec 5, 17 @ 8:44 am
@Jennifer Powers: Too funny. I was thinking the same thing last night.
Comment by Yiddishcowboy Tuesday, Dec 5, 17 @ 8:52 am
White wanted to pick his successor Hastings took umbrage with that, may be good move on his part. He is in a really safe district so he has no particular worries there gets state wide name recognition check the box. New era is rolling through, may as ewell be on the front end.
Comment by NorthsideNoMore Tuesday, Dec 5, 17 @ 9:01 am