He fell just 1.5% below the threshold for a 2/3rd endorsement.
From JoinTomCross.com:
Republican Organizations in New Trier Township and Northfield Township voted overwhelmingly in support of Republican Tom Cross for Treasurer during last week’s endorsement sessions. Cross earned 60% of the vote from New Trier Republicans and 64.5% of the vote from Northfield Township Republicans as the JoinTomCross for Treasurer campaign continues to build momentum.