I enthusiastically support my friend Ken Mejia-Beal as the next representative for IL 42. We need more elected officials with diverse voices and life experiences representing us at every level of government — Ken’s experience, career and activism, compassion, and empathy make him a prime example of those we need representing us. I spent part of my high school years in this district and have family who live there — I can think of no one better than Ken Mejia-Beal to represent their interests in Springfield.