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The
13th Congressional District in Illinois, which is newly drawn
without an incumbent candidate, has Democrat Nikki Budzinski, a
union advocate from Peoria, facing off against Republican Regan
Deering, an educator, small business owner, and active
philanthropist from Decatur.
"I am proud to announce that with our 34,500 plus members out
there whom we represent ... we unanimously endorse Regan Deering
as the candidate for U.S. Congress for the 13th Congressional
District," said Illinois Fraternal Order of Police President
Chris Southwood during a news event this week.
Southwood went on to criticize Deering's opponent.
"Regan has earned our endorsement because she steadfastly
supports law enforcement officers who protect our communities,"
Southwood said. "She is unlike many other politicians, including
her opponent who favors anti-police and pro-criminal laws."
Earlier this year, the Police Benevolent & Protective
Association of Illinois announced their endorsement of Nikki
Budzinski in Illinois' 13th Congressional District.
PBPA President Sean Smoot released a statement supporting
Budzinski and her campaign.
"Nikki Budzinski has earned the support of the PBPA of Illinois
because she will be an advocate for the safety and training of
law enforcement officers in Washington," Smoot said. "Her
support of officers in the line of duty and off duty, along with
their families, is essential to public safety."
The two candidates will face off on Nov. 8 for the midterm
general election. The 13th Congressional District covers all of
Macoupin County and potions of Champaign, Macon, Madison, Piatt,
Sangamon, and St. Clair counties.
Andrew Hensel has years of experience as a
reporter and pre-game host for the Joliet Slammers, and as a
producer for the Windy City Bulls. A graduate of Iowa Wesleyan
University and Illinois Media School, Andrew lives in the south
suburbs of Chicago.
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