For Immediate Release March 12, 2024
Incumbent County Board Member Fabricates Quote from Endorser
Former Congressman withdraws his endorsement.
March 12, 2024
Contact: Ray Thompson 815-446-3302
Roscoe: Ray Thompson, candidate for County Board District 3, is calling on his opponent to remove an endorsement from his website and apologize to voters in the district for misleading them. Guevara was endorsed by former Congressman Don Manzullo months ago. Guevara then fabricated a quote attributed to the former Congressman, and in response, the endorsement was withdrawn.
"It has come to my attention that a quote attributed to me appeared in a mailing paid for by county board candidate John Guevara. The quote was false and never approved by me, nor was I consulted about its content. Some months ago, Guevara had asked me for his endorsement. I agreed but based upon this egregious statement that appeared as my quote, I withdraw my support for his reelection."
Former Congressman Don Manzullo
“Candidates and Elected officials have a moral obligation to speak the truth to their constituents. Unfortunately, my opponent saw fit to make up a quote and use the good Congressman’s name to launch an attack on me. Congressman Manzullo, the honorable man he is, responded by withdrawing his endorsement of my opponent. People need to have trust in their government and those they elect to represent them,” said Ray Thompson.
“The election is March 19th, and it is my hope that no more shenanigans emanate from my opponent or his supporters. The voters are smart, and they don’t like being manipulated. Getting elected is never more important than being honest with your constituents,” said Thompson.
The Republican Primary election will be held on Tuesday, March 19th. For more information, go to: https://raythompson.org/
For Immediate Release March 14, 2024
County Board Candidate Ray Thompson Announces Endorsements
March 14, 2024
Contact: Ray Thompson 815-446-3302
Roscoe: Ray Thompson, candidate for County Board District 3, is announcing endorsements by Republican leaders and local elected officials. Thompson is an aerospace engineer retired from Collins Aerospace, previously called Sundstrand.
“I am proud of the support I have garnered inside and outside the district. My support continues to grow, and some added support arrived after former Congressman Don Manzullo withdrew his support for my opponent. Each vote counts, and I hope people will participate in this election on March 19th,” said Ray Thompson.
The following is a growing list of endorsements:
Republican Leaders
Paul Hofmann-Endorsement as a Harlem Township Trustee
(Paul Hofmann also serves as the Chairman of the Winnebago County Central Committee)
Jan Klaas-Former Chairman of the Winnebago County Republican Central Committee
Tim Simms-Former Illinois State Senate District 34 Precinct committeeperson Rockton 8
Pam Harding-Precinct Committeeperson Harlem 4
Katie Littlefield-Precinct Committeeperson Harlem 21
Steve Scherrer-Precinct Committeeperson Roscoe 11
Cliff Jensen-Precinct Committeeperson Rockton 13
Lowell Ingram-Precinct Committeeperson Harlem 15
Connie Gleasman-Precinct committeeperson Rockton 2
Local Elected Officials
Carol Gustafson-Roscoe Village President
Mike Wright-Roscoe Village Trustees
Mike Sima-Roscoe Village Trustees
William Babcock-Roscoe Village Trustees
The Republican Primary election will be held on Tuesday, March 19th.
For more information, go to: https://raythompson.org/
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This campaign is paid for by friends of Ray Thompson for Winnebago County Board Member
