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Jesse Sullivan
Alter - Founder & CEO
Jesse Sullivan is a Republican politician who ran for Governor of Illinois in the 2022 election.1 Here are some key details about him:
Background and Career
Jesse Sullivan is the founder and CEO of Alter Global LLC, a venture capital firm.2 He has a background in business and entrepreneurship, with degrees from St. Louis University (BA), University of Oxford (MA), and Stanford University (MBA).2 Sullivan also previously served as a Department of Defense Counterinsurgency Analyst in Afghanistan.3
Political Career
- Sullivan ran as a Republican candidate for Governor of Illinois in the 2022 election.1
- He positioned himself as a political outsider and conservative candidate.3
- Sullivan lost in the Republican primary election held on June 28, 2022.1
Platform and Views
Sullivan campaigned on several key issues:
- Ethics reform and anti-corruption measures2
- Economic growth and support for small businesses1
- Public safety and law enforcement support1
- Education reform with a focus on parental choice1
- Reducing taxes and government spending1
Personal Life
Jesse Sullivan describes himself as "Christian first" and emphasizes his faith as a core part of his identity and motivations.3 He is married and a father of seven children.3
While Sullivan was unsuccessful in his 2022 gubernatorial bid, he has remained active in political and faith-based circles. In March 2024, he was scheduled to speak at a breakfast event in Bloomington, Illinois, discussing the intersection of faith and politics.3
