Paul Kendrick
Democratic
State Representative, 12th District
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Overview
Paul Kendrick previously served as executive director of Rust Belt Rising, which trains Midwest Democratic candidates.1 He has worked for the education organization Hope Chicago and in the Obama White House.2 He was an elected community representative on the local school councils for Lincoln Park High School and Alcott Elementary School.3
Kendrick supports amending the state constitution for a progressive income tax, stating it would let lawmakers adjust rates without increasing the burden on lowest-income residents.4 His public safety plan includes making multiple retail thefts a felony and filling what he states are 2,000 vacant Chicago police officer positions.4 He supports reducing regulatory burdens to encourage development and expand the housing supply.5
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- April 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $18,217
- Cash on hand
- $17,768
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts ($150 or less) | $1,422 | 8% |
| Larger gifts | $12,295 | 67% |
| PACs, parties and other campaign committees | $4,500 | 25% |
Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $24,000 in 15 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Paul for Illinois
Endorsements
Sources
- Paul Kendrick - Wikipedia, Wikipedia. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- A Democratic family feud averted, Politico. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Paul Kendrick, Democratic candidate for Illinois House 12th District, Chicago Sun-Times. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Candidate Questionnaires Illinois House District 12, JUF. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Endorsements, NBOA PAC. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Endorsements, Paul for Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Paul For Illinois, Paul for Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- News, Paul for Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Union tiptoes around endorsing, Politico. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Planned Parenthood Illinois Action board unveils 2026 general election endorsements, Windy City Times. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Endorsements, NBOA PAC. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Pritzker rallies Dems: No more funk, Politico. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- November 3, 2026 General Election Endorsed Candidates, Chicago Federation of Labor. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Illinois AFL-CIO Announces Endorsements for 2026 General Election, Illinois AFL-CIO. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- IUOE Local 150 Illinois Endorsements, General Election, November 3, 2026 (Cook County), IUOE Local 150. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Personal PAC 2026 General Election Endorsements, Personal PAC. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.