Biography

District: Illinois - 12th District
Political Highlights: Jackson County Board, 1984-88; Murphysboro treasurer, 1989-92; Republican nominee for Ill. House, 1992; Murphysboro Township Board of Trustees, 1993-97; Ill. House, 1995-2014
Born: December 30, 1960; Murphysboro, Ill.
Residence: Murphysboro
Religion: Southern Baptist
Family: Wife, Tracy Bost; three children
Education: Murphysboro H.S., graduated 1979
Elected: 2014
Committee Assignments: Transportation & Infrastructure (Highways & Transit; Railroads, Pipelines & Hazardous Materials; Water Resources & Environment); Veterans' Affairs
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District Rating: Tilts Republican
House Seniority: 207th ranked House Republican
Twitter: 16,280 followers

Election History

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