Mr. Cohen relinquished the nomination after controversies involving his personal life became public. On March 27, 2010, the 38-member Democratic State Central Committee, chose Sheila Simon to be the candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Illinois over Turner.
Following controversies surrounding Mr. Cohen's personal life, he withdrew his nomination on March 27, 2010. The 38-member Democratic State Central Committee then chose Sheila Simon as their candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Illinois, defeating Turner.