Dave McSweeney

Last week it was the Wauconda Township Republican Central Committee who endorsed David McSweeney over appointed incumbent State Representative Kent Gaffney and fellow challenger Danielle Rowe.

Now, it is Cuba Township’s time.

The following press release is from its Chairman, Bruce Sauer:

CUBA TOWNSHIP REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES ENDORSEMENTS

January 16, 2012 – North Barrington, Illinois – The Cuba Township Republican Committee voted to endorse the county and state candidates who are seeking office in the Illinois primary set for March 20, 2012.

Candidates from competitive races were invited to present their case at a meeting held on January 14 at the Barrington Public Library.

At the end of the meeting the Precinct Committeemen voted by secret ballot.

Only candidates who received two-thirds of the vote of the committeemen in the organization were officially endorsed by the organization.

We are pleased to announce the following endorsements:

• David McSweeney for Illinois Rep. District 52
• Bryan R. Winter Illinois States Attorney
• Keith Brin for Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court
• Bob Bednar for Lake County Recorder of Deeds
• Steve Newton for Lake County Coroner
• Nick Sauer for Lake County Board, District 17

Bryan Winter

Nick Sauer

”We congratulate all the candidates who are running for election, and were impressed with the dedication and passion shown by all of them to improve the economic hardships being felt by families and businesses in Cuba Township.” said Bruce Sauer, Chairman Cuba Township Republican Committee.

“We need to elect strong conservatives in 2012 to foster a pro-growth and limited government environment for future generations, and believe this team of Republicans can lead us to victory in November.”

About Cuba Township Republican Committee

The Cuba Township Republican Committee led by Chairman Bruce Sauer holds open-to-the-public breakfast meetings the second Friday of each month. Cuba Township is located in southwest Lake County, Illinois and covers an area of 24 square miles and a population of approximately 16,000 people living in the following towns: Barrington Hills (northeast edge), Barrington (northwest quarter), Deer Park (west edge), Fox River Grove (east edge), Port Barrington (southeast quarter), Lake Barrington (vast majority), North Barrington (west three-quarters), and Tower Lakes. In the 2010 primary election, 78% of Cuba Township turnout voted Republican. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter or at our website cuba.lakecountyrepublicans.com.