Scott Crowl of Milan has joined the field of candidates for Illinois’ 17th Congressional District in next year’s election.
Crowl touts himself as a lifelong farmer and former AFSCME union president, and not a career politician.
“I am entering the political arena to try to save our country from economic disaster and social ruin,” Crowl said in a statement announcing his candidacy.
Crowl went on to say he believes first-term incumbent Democrat Eric Sorensen is not representing his constituents.
Crowl joins retired judge Joe McGraw of Rockford in seeking the GOP nomination for a House seat that’s been held by Democrats for more than a decade.
Republican businessman Ray Estrada of Galesburg withdrew from the race earlier this month. Dan Brady, the former Bloomington state representative who ran for Secretary of State last year, considered a bid but declined to run.
The 17th district extends from Bloomington-Normal west through Peoria to the Quad Cities, then north to Rockford.
