Politics & Government

Is Tom Cross Considering State-Wide Office Run?

The House Minority Leader isn't confirming or denying reports he may return to his roots as a prosecutor.

State Rep. And House Minority Leader Tom Cross of Oswego may be considering a run for Illinois Attorney General.

According to the Capitol Fax blog written by Rich Miller, Cross has been asked by State Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka and Congressman Aaron Schock of Peoria to consider entering the race if the state’s current top prosecutor Lisa Madigan decides to run for Governor in 2014.

Cross appeared on WJOL radio Tuesday and would not deny the possibility of entering the race. Cross previously worked for eight years as a prosecutor in the Kendall County State’s Attorney's office.

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The only other Republican to consider a run for Attorney General has been State Rep. Jim Durkin of Western Springs, according to Capitol Fax.

Other well-known Democrats considering a primary run are Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart, Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon and Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez.

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