Illinois Comptroller

Holly Kim is experienced and endorsed by elected officials who can actually explain what a comptroller does. I've also been very impressed by her campaign and her effort to reach people in every corner of the state.

What an incredible group of experienced public servants running for Comptroller. I am supporting Holly Kim because I have seen what she can do as the current Lake County Treasurer while raising her four children. She shows up to support the causes she believes in and knows how to work with varying groups and across the aisle to build bridges. I also have immense respect for Karina Villa as a fellow social worker and believe that if she wins, the state will be better. Social workers like Karina see systemically, and I know she'd utilize her role well to ensure funds are appropriately managed. While I respect them as women and mothers, I will not be supporting Stephanie or Margaret in this race. If I am being honest, my experiences with both of them as an advocate in Springfield have been negative.

There are some strong candidates here, but Holly has made a strong impression on me, and she's supported by a lot of people I respect. What I like in particular is that she comes from a modest background, and some of the programs that she currently administers as the Lake County Treasurer benefited her family. She knows firsthand the important role that government programs—if well run—can play to lift up families. She has my support.

WFP has listened to various town halls and researched various sources about the four Democratic candidates running for Comptroller. We support both Holly Kim and Karina Villa.

Holly is the current Lake County Treasurer, and her office processes and authorizes over $3.2 billion in payments each year. She has made sure the County's budget is balanced and has even created a large surplus for the County by implementing initiatives to get better savings and loan rates. Cybersecurity and ensuring Illinoisans sensitive information is protected is one of her top priorities.

Karina currently serves as State Senator for Illinois’ 25th District. Before public office, she worked as a school social worker. In 2018, she flipped a Republican-held state House seat, and in 2020, she did it again by winning the longtime Republican 25th Senate District. Karina is running for Comptroller to "be the people’s watchdog, protecting every hard-earned tax dollar and ensuring a government as honest and hardworking as Illinois families."

Margaret Croke

This race is really a toss-up for me between Holly Kim and Karina Villa. I believe Holly Kim probably has the best chance to beat out establishment -backed Margaret Croke.

Sen. Karina Villa is a progressive champion and currently leading the fight to tax the rich in Illinois. She is a close ally in my work and does not back down. It would be amazing to have her in a statewide office.

Holly Kim is a progressive, who is the most qualified candidate to do the job of Comptroller.