CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — State Sen. Mike Frerichs says he plans to run for state treasurer.
The Champaign Democrat announced his plans Friday. He said he believes he can bring a track record of accountability and transparency to the office.
“I have traveled the state in the past several months and people are looking for strong and experienced leadership in the treasurer’s office,” Frerichs said. “I offer my proven record of transparency, accountability and a commitment to making taxpayer’s investments work for the citizens of Illinois.”
Current Treasurer Dan Rutherford is seeking the Republican nomination for governor.
Frerichs has been a state senator since 2007. The 39-year-old is from Gifford in rural Champaign county and previously was county auditor and a member of the county board.
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Frerichs told potential supporters in a fund-raising letter earlier this year that he was considering a run for statewide office.
Other declared candidates for treasurer include former Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Schillerstrom from DuPage County.
