Retiring Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White on Thursday announced his support for City Clerk Anna Valencia in the Democratic primary battle to replace him, giving her the most coveted endorsement in a heated race against former state Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias and Chicago Ald. David Moore (17th).
White — who has established himself as Illinois’ most popular statewide elected official after more than two decades in office — called all three contenders “strong candidates,” but said Valencia earned his “unwavering endorsement” in the June primary to determine the party’s nominee.
