Chicago area ministers endorse Cheryle Jackson for U. S. Senate

Pastors represent hundreds of churches, total congregations estimated to be more than 200,000   

CHICAGO – Yesterday, more than a dozen influential Chicago area ministers led by Rev. Albert D. Tyson and Dr. Byron Brazier III endorsed Cheryle Jackson for U. S. Senate at a news conference. The leadership group represents hundreds of churches from various denominations in Chicago and across Illinois with combined congregations of 200,000 or more people.  

Rev. Albert Tyson said that ministers from Chicago and the suburbs are organizing downstate pastors as well to support her campaign.

The group based its endorsement on Jackson’s experience fighting for jobs, education and health care. Jackson repeated her call to begin bringing troops and resources home from Iraq and Afghanistan.

In attendance at the news conference were Dr. Brazier, Pastor Tyson, Pastor Gray, Bishop Tridestone, Pastor Drummons, Rev. Johnson Jr., Rev.  Redwell, Rev.  Harrison Sr., Rev. Turner, Rev.  Greer, Rev. A Richardson, Pastor Andrews, Rev Michael  Eaddy, Apostle Sylvester Brinson III, Jerry Harris and Mickarl D Thomas.