Southern Illinois News

The House Republican Majority has issued the following press release:

METROPOLIS, IL – Today, State Representative Patrick Windhorst, candidate for re-election as State Representative in the 117th House District, announced endorsements from more than 75 conservative local officials and leaders from Southern Illinois.

“Since dethroning a political dynasty in 2018 to serve in Springfield, I have amassed a rock-solid conservative voting record of defending Southern Illinois values by opposing tax increases, fighting infringements on our Second Amendment rights, and defending the lives of the unborn. I look forward to providing southern Illinois a conservative voice once again and appreciate the backing of Southern Illinois community leaders,” said Windhorst.

Among the growing list of local conservative leaders endorsing Representative Patrick Windhorst:

Federal & State Leaders:

Congressman Mike Bost

Former Congressman John Shimkus

State Senator Terri Bryant

State Representative David Friess

State Representative Paul Jacobs

State Representative Adam Niemerg

State Representative Dave Severin

Mayors & Village Presidents:

Brookport Mayor Rance Phillips

Cave-In-Rock Mayor Marty Kaylor

Galatia Village President Stephen Sloan

Golconda Mayor Jon Broadway

Goreville Mayor Larry Vaughn

Harrisburg Mayor John McPeek

Johnston City Mayor Doug Dobbins

Joppa Village President Sue Sandusky

Metropolis Mayor Don Canada

Ridgway Mayor Nancy Kitchens

Rosiclare Mayor Roy Tolbert

Shawneetown Mayor David Barker

Vienna Mayor Steve Penrod

West Frankfort Mayor Tom Jordan

County Elected Officials:

Franklin County GOP Chairman Jim Kerley

Franklin County Sheriff David Bartoni

Franklin County Clerk Greg Woolard

Franklin County Treasurer Steve Vercellino

Franklin County Circuit Clerk Jim Muir

Franklin County State's Attorney Abby Dinn

Franklin County Board Chair Larry Miller

Franklin County Board Member Kevin Weston

Franklin County Board Member Brad Wilson

Gallatin County GOP Chairman Rob Prince

Gallatin County Board Member Andrew Lunsford

Hamilton County GOP Chairman John Chapman

Hamilton County Sheriff Tracy Lakin

Hamilton County Treasurer Sarah Hall

Hardin County GOP Chairman Rhonda Belford

Hardin County Coroner Jessica Cullum

Hardin County Sheriff Jerry Fricker

Hardin County State's Attorney Todd Bittle

Hardin County Board Chair David Robinson

Hardin County Board Member Darrick Armstrong

Hardin County Board Member Ricky Williams

Johnson County GOP Chairman Kenneth Wiggs

Johnson County Treasurer Mitchell McClellan

Johnson County Circuit Clerk Ryan O'Neal

Johnson County Sheriff Pete Sopczak

Johnson County State's Attorney Tambra Cain

Johnson County Coroner David Rockwell

Johnson County Board Chair Gary Brumley

Johnson County Board Member Jason Taylor

Massac County GOP (Acting) Chairman Chuck Peck

Massac County Sheriff Chad Kaylor

Massac County Circuit Clerk Marcus Grace

Massac County State's Attorney Josh Stratemeyer

Massac County Clerk Hailey Miles

Massac County Board Member Jeff Brugger

Massac County Board Member Jayson Farmer

Pope County GOP Chairman Kelvin Kunath

Pope County Sheriff Jerry Suits

Pope County Clerk Connie Gibbs

Pope County State's Attorney Jason Olson

Pope County Treasurer Shelley Friend

Pope County Board Chair Tim Wallace

Pope County Board Member Lindzey Barger

Pope County Board Member Larry Richards

Saline County GOP Chairman Robert Holmes

Saline County Sheriff Whipper Johnson

Saline County Coroner Jerry Doug Watson

Saline County Clerk Jimi Williams-Cox

Saline County Treasurer Jeremy Maloney

Saline County State's Attorney Molly Kasiar

Saline County Circuit Clerk Randy Nyberg

Saline County Board Chair Jay Williams

Saline County Board Member Chris Penrod

Saline County Board Member Rona R. Bramlet

Saline County Board Member Wes Sherrod

Saline County Board Member Jonathan Russell

Saline County Board Member Mike McKinnies

Saline County Board Member Ryan Lambert

Saline County Board Member Todd Horton

Saline County Board Member Casey Perkins

Saline County Board Member Jean Ellis

White County State's Attorney Denton Aud

Williamson County Clerk Amanda Barnes

Williamson County Treasurer Ashley Gott

Williamson County Commissioner Tim Atkisson

Williamson County Commissioner Jim Marlo

“I have a track record Southern Illinois community leaders can trust. I represent the people of southern Illinois and not the special interests or Springfield power brokers,” Windhorst said.

A former prosecutor, Windhorst led the House Republican fight against Democrats’ anti-police bill last year which weakened deterrents for criminals and made law enforcement’s job of protecting the public much harder. For his efforts, Windhorst was named “Public Official of the Year” by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police. Windhorst has opposed Gov. JB Pritzker’s continued executive overreach, publicly demanded answers for the governor’s mismanagement of state government throughout the pandemic and stands strong against the extreme liberal agenda of Democrats in Springfield.

For more information on State Representative Patrick Windhorst’s re-election campaign, visit votewindhorst.com.