Illinois secretary of state candidates Dan Brady and John Milhiser discussed why they're running to replace Jesse White.
"I believe my top priority issue would be more online services for the secretary of state's office because this is an executive branch office that touches more daily lives than any other office in state government on a daily basis," Brady said."And the one area is driver services that is probably the most prevalent that people come in contact with. And to reduce those lines, to cut through the red tape is very, very important.
And Brady explained how he thinks his experience in state politics makes him a good candidate to be the next Illinois secretary of state."I think it uniquely qualifies me serving as deputy Republican leader. First I know I have to work as a Republican in the minority, both sides of the aisle to represent my district as I do.
The other Republican candidate who joined ABC7 was John Milhiser. He's a former prosecutor with the Sangamon County State's Attorney's office. And from 2018 to 2021, he served as the U.S. attorney for the Central District of Illinois.