From TheSouthern.com:

The Democrat and Republican candidates for lieutenant governor see a need for the office, and not just because they want a job.

Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan proposed legislation in February to cut the position entirely, but candidates on both sides of the aisle think that may not be a great idea. Madigan recently reiterated his stance Monday on Chicago Public Radio saying that the position is merely waiting to fill the vacancy of governor and that it could easily be filled by the attorney general.

Democratic candidate Sheila Simon said there are more important issues to worry about in the state such as the “state’s budget and how to get more jobs for the state of Illinois.” She said she feels the job is important for helping the state and the governor.

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