Che-Che is backed by diverse, community-rooted leaders and organizations.

State Senator Lakesia Collins

5th District
Chair of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus

Alderman Timmy Knudsen

43rd Ward

Alderman Scott Waguespack

32nd Ward

Former Majority Leader Greg Harris

13th District - IL House

Former Alderwoman Michele Smith

43rd Ward

Alderman Bennett Lawson

44th Ward

Alderman Lamont Robinson

4th Ward
Chairman of the Chicago LGBT City Council

Alderwoman Ruth Cruz

30th Ward
Vice Chair of the Chicago Latino Caucus

Alderman Felix Cardona

31st Ward

Jamie Brown

1st District
Police District Council

Carlos Rivas

School Board Member
District 3b

Victor Ravago

ECEO Bravo Hospitality Group
Center on Halsted Board Treasurer

Channyn Lynne Parker

Chief Executive Officer
Equality Illinois

Oswaldo Alvarez

Executive Director of the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation

Justin DeJong  

Chair Equality Illinois Board C4

Julio Rodriguez 

Founder and Board President
ALMA Chicago

Manuel Hernández

Executive Director
ALMA Chicago