Dan Sullivan won a landslide victory over fellow republican Mike Aiello during the Feb. 28 Republican primary election.
Sullivan, who received a whopping 87 percent of the vote, will join a short list of Republicans who have sought the Peoria Township Supervisor position in more than half a century.
“"I am very humbled with the overwhelming victory tonight,” wrote Sullivan in a Facebook post. “The vote totals were 1,876 - 292. Thank you to everyone for your support, kind words, and encouragement over the past few months. Now we move forward to the general election on April 4th. I am looking forward to your continued support in the next 35 days. It is imperative that we spread the word about my campaign. Vote Experience! Vote Sullivan!"
Sullivan, who works in the city clerk’s office, has made claims about his ability to run the office in the most efficient way. He has said his experience there has left him with a desire to focus the office on improved customer service and being able to help clients. The Peoria Township supervisor’s main duty is to oversee assistance to those in need of programs and support.
The township supervisor position doesn’t change hands very often, however, as only two people have held the office since 1953: Zack Monroe, a Republican, and Joe Whalen, the current Democratic supervisor who decided not to seek election for another four year term. Whalen has already served in the position for six terms or a total of 24 years.
Democratic nominee Fran Abdnour will be Sullivan’s opponent for the April 4 general election
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