Why is Representative Mah running to be the Democratic Committeeperson for the 12th ward?
The 12th ward has long been one of the lowest turnout wards in Chicago. Nobody understands the importance of voter turnout to winning full representation better than Representative Mah. In 2016 she became the first Asian-American to join the state legislature in large part due to her success in turning out first-time voters and helping them exercise their right to be heard.
Under her leadership the Asian-American caucus has now grown to 9 members and, together with the Latino caucus, has increased the power of immigrant communities across Illinois.
As 12th ward committeeperson, she will continue her work to bring people into the process and make sure the voters of the 12th ward are heard in the halls of power like never before.
What does a Democratic committeeperson do?
“A committeeperson works on behalf of a political party and handles ward politics like voter registration and election materials. Each of Chicago’s 50 wards and Cook County townships can have a Democratic and Republican committeeperson.
That’s in contrast to alders, city officials who handle government tasks like fielding pothole complaints, helping with business licenses, and writing laws in City Council.”
Can Representative Mah Count on Your Support?
Election Day is on March 19th and you can vote early by mail or in-person. If you live in the 12th ward, don’t forget to vote all the way to the bottom of the ballot to elect Theresa as our new 12th ward committeewoman. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard.