New Senate Minority leader Bill Brady. (WILL-Champaign radio.)
Senate Republicans on Friday chose Bill Brady to be their caucus’ new leader.
Brady, R-Bloomington, replaces Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno, who announced Thursday that she was resigning her Senate seat effective at the end of the fiscal year at midnight tonight.
Radogno introduced Brady as the new Minority Leader during an impromptu gathering at the state Capitol Friday morning.
“It’s an honor to congratulate Sen. Bill Brady as the new Senate Republican Leader, Govenor Bruce Rauner said. “He is a champion for Illinois families – understanding the changes our state needs to create jobs, lower property taxes, strengthen schools, and reform our political system. I look forward to working with all of the outstanding leaders in the Senate Republican Caucus as we work to fix Illinois by creating a more responsive and responsible state government.”
NOTE: Brady lost the 2010 gubernatorial race by 32,000 to Pat Quinn. Brady carried 99 of the 102 counties in the state. Quinn only carried Alexander, St. Clair, and Cook County heavily.
Brady had 6,319 votes to win Franklin County in that election. Quinn had 5,736. sd
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