Prairie State Wire

The Ted Dabrowski for Governor campaign has announced that former Illinois officials Jeanne Ives, Tom Morrison, and Bob Grogan have endorsed Dabrowski's gubernatorial bid.

According to the campaign's press release, former Illinois State Representatives Jeanne Ives and Tom Morrison, along with former DuPage County Auditor Bob Grogan, have expressed their support for Dabrowski. Ives, who previously supported Darren Bailey, said that Dabrowski represents a stronger option for conservatives in this election cycle. She praised his knowledge of policy issues and argued that he is uniquely capable of attracting independent suburban voters, particularly those focused on pro-life and pro-family priorities. Morrison echoed this sentiment, citing his 15-year relationship with Dabrowski and noting that he consistently offered valuable insights on charting a better course for Illinois.

Grogan underscored why Dabrowski stands out from others in the Republican primary field. While acknowledging that all contenders have strong conservative credentials, Grogan said Dabrowski not only matches their principles but also possesses the skills necessary to govern effectively. He emphasized that Illinois has suffered from a long failure of governance and that Dabrowski offers the highest likelihood of both winning the general election and leading real reform once in office. Ives and Morrison reinforced this by emphasizing Dabrowski’s track record of collaboration and his ability to connect with voters beyond the Republican base.

Dabrowski brings over three decades of experience in international finance and domestic policy leadership. He spent 16 years in senior financial roles, including as Head of Corporate Banking at Citibank in Poland, where he advised the government on economic liberalization and managed multi-billion-dollar Treasury portfolios in Poland and Mexico. After returning to the U.S., he became Vice President of Policy at the Illinois Policy Institute and later served as President of Wirepoints, a nonprofit focused on Illinois’ economy and government. His research has been cited by national outlets including The Wall Street Journal. He holds a master’s degree in public policy from the University of Chicago, an MBA in finance from the Wharton School, and a bachelor’s degree from Georgia Tech.