Dan Kovats has worked in politics for over 14 years, getting his start on a local school board race in 2010. In 2014 he served as the Downstate Field Director & Deputy Political Director for U.S. Senator Dick Durbin’s campaign. He served as Campaign Manager & Advisor for several candidates including Springfield Alderwoman Kristin DiCenso, Dist. 186 School Board Vice President Scott McFarland, & Rianne Hawkins for City Clerk. In 2012, he was elected Vice Chair of the Sangamon County Democratic Party to oversee all campaign & GOTV operations.

Since 2015, Dan has served as the Executive Director of the Illinois Democratic County Chairs’ Association. Dan also serves as a Trainer with the National Democratic Training Committee where he provides training for Democratic Party leaders throughout the country.

Dan lives with his wife Jennifer & two children in Chatham, IL.