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Democratic Secretary of State candidate Alexi Giannoulias gains edge in getting AFL-CIO backing with endorsement from Illinois Federation Teachers
The Illinois Federation of Teachers has endorsed former state Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias’ bid for the Democratic nomination for secretary of state in next year’s primary,

What if you got to pick your driver’s license photo?
For a fee, Secretary of State hopeful Alexi Giannoulias would let you have multiple shots taken. Or you could even provide your own. Keep Reading

Exclusive: Alexi Giannoulias Reveals Why He Decided to Run for Secretary of State
After nearly 50 years of service, Illinois Secretary of State Jessie White will not be on next year’s ballot, leaving room for a heated Democratic

Giannoulias reports campaign war chest nearly three times the size of other three secretary of state hopefuls combined
Less than a year out from the Democratic primary, former state Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias reported having roughly $3 million in the bank for his bid

Secretary of State hopeful Giannoulias vows to give IDs to ex-offenders before their release from prison
In an effort to curb recidivism and help returning citizens “reintegrate into society,” Illinois Secretary of State candidate Alexi Giannoulias wants the state to issue

Illinois companies should be required — not just encouraged — to increase diversity on their boards
I want to share a column I wrote that was published in the Chicago Sun-Times, highlighting an important issue that is part of my campaign