Cullerton Chosen To Replace Jones As State Senate President

By Marcus Gilmer in News on Nov 20, 2008 5:00PM

North Side State Senator Jon Cullerton (6th District) was selected to replace Emil Jones as President of the State Senate Wednesday night by fellow Democrats. The vote came on the second ballot as Cullerton defeated Belleville Sen. James Clayborne for the spot. The selection of Cullerton signals a shift in Springfield: Jones was an ally of Gov. Rod Blagojevich but Cullerton got his start as a deputy to House Speaker and Blago foe Mike Madigan. Senate Democrats will submit the Cullerton pick to the full Senate in January. Political alliances are fun!