The open seat in southern Illinois' 118th district has attracted another republican candidate.
Joe DeBose from Marion is seeking the seat being vacated by republican Paul Jacobs, who is running for state senate.
In his campaign launch video, the southern Illinois native said the district needs an experienced and proven conservative fighter to fill the vacancy left by Jacobs.
“The people of Southern Illinois deserve a representative willing to work hard every single day to take the fight to Springfield,” DeBose said. “I am running to provide relief for our families while making sure our communities are defended, our freedoms are protected, jobs and opportunities are restored, and Southern Illinois has a stronger future.”
DeBose said his campaign priorities include blocking tax hikes, fighting to eliminate wasteful spending, and lowering taxes to make life more affordable for regular people.
He also is pro-life, a proud supporter of the Second Amendment, and supports parental rights.
“Chicago politicians are working overtime to make Illinois one of the most far-left states in the country,” DeBose said. “We must not allow them to be successful in their harmful agenda. We must defend the unborn, our Constitutional right to bear arms, and the rights of parents to instill their values - not Chicago values - in their children. I will not back down in defending Southern Illinois families.”
DeBose served six years in the Army National Guard.
Navy veteran and Illinois DOC retiree Chip Markel and entrepreneur Harold Visser have also announced their intention to run for the seat.
The Primary Election is March 17th.
