Governor Quinn Statement on Leaders' Joint Proclamation for Special Election

CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn today issued the below statement regarding legislation he proposed that would allow voters to fill the elected position of Illinois Comptroller. A special election will give voters the opportunity to choose their Comptroller in the next statewide election on Nov. 8, 2016. The primary election is scheduled for March 15, 2016. Governor Quinn issued the following statement:

"I thank Speaker Madigan for his partnership and support of this important legislation that will allow voters to exercise their democratic right to elect their Comptroller.

"We must ensure that power always lies with the people in choosing who their statewide elected officials should be.

"I look forward to working with Speaker Madigan and President Cullerton to pass this measure tomorrow in the Illinois House and Senate."