Plainfield, IL – The Mark Batinick campaign for 97^th State Representative District is proud to announce the endorsements of several local and state officials.

“I am so honored to have the endorsement of so many reform-minded elected officials and leaders.  They understand that we need to focus on job creation, cutting taxes and waste to help bring smart government to Springfield,” stated Mark Batinick.

In describing Mark, Wheatland Township Supervisor Chuck Kern stated, “Mark Batinick was instrumental in helping to reform our Township and will do the same in Springfield.” 

State Representative David McSweeney says, "I'm confident that Mark will fight for lower taxes, less spending and real reform."

Mark Batinick is running for the Illinois House Representative seat currently held by Tom Cross.  Representative Cross announced in mid-September that he will be pursuing the office Illinois State Treasurer.

Below is a list of officials endorsing Mark Batinick:

Tom Cross -- Current 97th State Representative and former Minority Leader, Future State Treasurer

Ed Petka -- Former State Senator, State's Attorney, and Judge

Chuck Kern – WheatlandTownship Supervisor

Illinois State Representative David McSweeney, 52^nd District

Barbara Adams – JolietJunior College Board

Steve Balich – Will CountyBoard

Dave Monohan – WheatlandTownship Assessor

Jack Roeser – Chairman, Republican Renaissance PAC

Deb Kraulidis -- PlainfieldTownship Trustee

Mark Troyanowski – Wheatland Township Highway Commissioner

Deb Holscher – WheatlandTownship Trustee

Raquel Mitchell – WheatlandTownship Trustee

Darren Bennefield – WheatlandTownship Trustee

Mike Crockett – WheatlandTownship Trustee

Brad Baber – Chairman, WillCountyLiberty Club

Anthony Fremarek – PlainfieldTownship Supervisor

Erin Klajich - PlainfieldTownship Assessor

Sam Reichert - Plainfield Township Highway Commissioner

Matt Starr - PlainfieldTownship Trustee

Chuck Willard - PlainfieldTownship Trustee

Yvonne Bolton - PlainfieldTownship Collector

Margie Bonuchi – Plainfield Republican Chair and Village Trustee

Daniel Rippy – Plainfield Village Trustee and candidate for Circuit Judge

Sharon Hicks – TroyTownship Collector

Anita Gerardi – PlainfieldTownship Clerk

Tim Kraulidis – PlainfieldTownship Republican Vice-Chairman

Tina Markley – JolietJunior College Board

Laurie McPhillips – Former Will CountyRecorder of Deeds

Liz Collins – Will CountyBoard Member

Greg Nichols – Plainfield School Board

Gretchen Fritz – Plainfield Library Trustee

Michelle Smith – Plainfield School Board

Bill Alstrom – WheatlandTownship Clerk

Kathy Havel – WheatlandTownship Republican Executive Committee