Senate Leaders Morrison, Murphy endorse State Senate Candidate Patrick Hanley
Senate Leaders Morrison, Murphy endorse State Senate Candidate Patrick Hanley
WINNETKA (May 19, 2025)--Senate Assistant Majority Leader Laura Murphy and Senate Majority Whip Julie Morrison endorsed State Senate candidate Patrick Hanley on Monday.
Hanley, an environmental leader, grassroots organizer and small business owner, is running for the seat now held by State Senator Laura Fine, who announced her run for Congress in the 9th Congressional District last week.
“Leaders Murphy and Morrison are powerful, trailblazing women who have each made their mark on the Illinois State Senate, championing workers, standing up for women and families, and leading the way on good government reforms. I am humbled by their support,” said Hanley.
“Patrick Hanley exemplifies the spirit of grassroots organizing that has been the backbone of our party for decades. Through Operation Swing State, he didn’t just talk about change—he and others made it happen by mobilizing thousands of volunteers across Illinois to support key races nationwide,” Murphy said. “Patrick’s dedication and innovative approach are exactly what we need to energize our base and drive progress in our state.”
“Patrick Hanley is a leader and a force. I’ve seen his commitment firsthand—from building up the New Trier Democrats to launching Operation Swing State, where he mobilized thousands of volunteers to help elect Kamala Harris and other Democrats. He brings the energy and vision we need in Springfield” said Morrison.
Hanley is also endorsed by retiring Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky.
Hanley and his wife Jessica are small business owners of Piglet in Bed, the eCommerce bedding and homewares brand. Hanley serves on the Executive Committee of the environmental non-profit Openlands, and served until recently on the board of Reform for Illinois, and as Chair of the Winnetka Environmental and Forestry Commission.
The primary election will take place March 17, 2026. For more information, visit hanleyforillinois.com