To: Michael Madigan (IL-22), Patrick Windhorst (IL-118), Debbie Meyers-Martin (IL-38), John Cullerton (IL-6), Antonio Muñoz (IL-1), Iris Martinez (IL-20), Rep. Bobby Rush (IL-1), and Rep. Danny Davis (IL-7)

Illinois Democrats: Bind Superdelegates to the Will of Voters

Illinois Democrats should follow the lead of Maine Democrats in binding Illinois Superdelegates to the will of Illinois voters.

Why is this important?

Maine Democrats have voted to require that, beginning in 2020, the state’s total delegate votes at the national convention must be awarded proportionately to the results of the state’s presidential caucus or primary. The proposal would urge but not require this year’s superdelegates to honor the outcome of the Democratic caucuses in March. Finally, it calls on the national party to eliminate the superdelegate system altogether. [1]

Urge Illinois Democratic Party leaders on the State Central Committee [2] to follow Maine's lead by signing our petition.

1. http://www.pressherald.com/2016/05/07/maine-democrats-vote-to-change-superdelegate-system/
2. http://ildems.com/illinois-democrats/state-central-committee