IL GOP appoints Dr. Darlene Ruscitti Statewide Victory Co-Chair
 Prominent suburban Republican takes on role with #1 Victory Program in the Nation
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Chicago, ILÂ – Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady today named DuPage County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Darlene Ruscitti Co-Chair of the statewide Victory Program – the number one Victory operation in the country in 2010.
“Dr. Ruscitti is the first elected official to serve in this capacity for the Party and is a perfect choice given her background as a suburban leader in the state’s second largest Republican county,” said Brady. “Darlene’s experience gives us the competitive edge our ground game needs with so many important races in 2012”
The Illinois Republican Party Victory operation was first in the nation in 2010 beating states like Ohio, Florida and Wisconsin with over 4.1 million volunteer contacts.  The program was critical to victory in 5 congressional races and 3 statewide elections.
“The Victory Program was instrumental in my race for Senate and Darlene is the suburban leader we need to lead our targeted races to victory in 2012,” said Senator Mark Kirk.
“As a leader in Congress and Illinois, I am committedto the Illinois Republican Victory Program and can’t think of a better person to help lead this effort than Dr. Darlene Ruscitti,” said Chief Deputy Whip Peter Roskam.
“I’ve known Darlene for many years and her hard work and record of success on winning campaigns will be an invaluable asset to our candidates in a competitive election year”, said Congresswoman Judy Biggert.
Dr. Darlene J. Ruscitti is the Regional Superintendent of Schools for DuPage County and began her 3rd term on July 1, 2011. She has earned her doctorate of education from Loyola University and currently VicePresident of the Illinois Association of County Superintendents. Her civic responsibilities include: Chairwoman of the Bloomingdale Township Republican Party, Vice President of Campaigns for the DuPage GOP and Co-chair of the Illinois Republican Women’s Roundtable.
