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The
13th district in Illinois, currently represented by U.S. Rep.
Rodney Davis, will have Democrat Nikki Budzinski, a union
advocate from Peoria, facing off against Republican Regan
Deering, an educator, small business owner, and active
philanthropist from Decatur.
All of Macoupin County and potions of Champaign, Macon, Madison,
Piatt, Sangamon, and St. Clair counties make up the new
district.
Deering released her first campaign ads this week, sharing her
ideas for ways to improve the district if elected.
"I am running for Congress to put people first and restore the
American dream," Deering says in her ad. "I am a fighter who
will cut wasteful spending and hold our politicians
accountable."
Budzinski discussed what she has accomplished in Illinois as a
senior advisor for Gov. J.B. Pritzker and future issues she
would hope to address if elected.
"I work for the firefighters union to get them the support they
deserve and helped lead the effort to pass Illinois's $15
minimum wage," Budzinski said. "Now we need to tackle inflation
and cut taxes for the middle class."
Budzinski said her upbringing helped shape her political views.
"I am running for Congress to rebuild the middle class,"
Budzinski said. "I was born in Peoria, and I grew up middle
class, but for too many, that is slipping away."
Deering said she is for lowering inflationary costs and
supporting law enforcement.
"I will fight to reduce the cost of gas and make America energy
independent, and I will always defend the police," Deering said.
"Together, we can fight the political insiders and put families
first."
The Illinois General election will be on Nov. 8, with early
voting beginning Sept. 29.
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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