Politics & Government
IL Secretary Of State Jesse White Tests Positive For COVID-19
The 88-year-old is conducting work from home while in quarantine, according to his office.
ILLINOIS — Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday. According to his office, the 88-year-old has mild symptoms and is conducting work from home while in quarantine.
"White is double vaccinated and twice boosted," a news release from White's office read. "He is following appropriate CDC and IDPH quarantine guidelines."
White, a Democrat, has served as the 37th Secretary of State of Illinois since 1999. He is not seeking reelection for a seventh term this year.
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