The decision by 15th District Congressman John Shimkus (shown in photo) to not seek another term has attracted ten candidates who hope to replace him. Four new candidates filed late in the day Monday (December 2, 2019), which was the last day for candidates to file petitions.
Those running are:
Republicans:
Chuck Ellington of Camargo
Kimberly Wave of Grafton
Kent Gray of LeLand Grove
Darren Duncan of Rossville
Mary Miller of Oakland
Kerry Wolff of Altamont
Democrats:
Erika Weaver of Mattoon
Kevin Gaither of Charleston
Craig Morton of Salem
John Hursey Jr. of Collinsville