2024 Republican Primary Candidate Guide

District 2

Laura Hruska

Laura Hruska lists tax cuts as a primary target for her campaign, arguing that high taxes especially afflict retirees.

 

District 5

Alan Rasho

On March 19th, Alan Rasho advanced from the Republican primary to get his name on the general election.

 

District 6

Sean Dwyer

On his campaign site, Sean Dwyer lists his three core issues as public school reform, public safety reform, and re-envisioning Chicago’s business district.

 

District 15

Mark Albers

Mark Albers opposes taxpayer funding for abortions and advocates for parental involvement in school curriculums.

 

District 17

Jim Geldermann

A software designer by trade, Jim Geldermann has spent many years involved in Christian organizations, including being the Digital Ministry Leader for Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church.

 

District 18

Charles Hutchinson

Per his campaign site, Charles Hutchinson’s goals include improving parental rights, education, and neighborhood safety, as well as lowering taxes.

 

District 20

Brad Stephens

In response to the Repeal of Parental Notice of Abortion Act, Rep. Stephens said “It is our responsibility as legislators to pass laws that protect our most vulnerable children, not put them at greater risk. Parental notification ensures a parent knows when their child is receiving an invasive medical procedure and allows them to understand the scope of the trauma if their child has been abused.”

 

District 24

Natalian Bolton

On March 19th, Natalian Bolton advanced from the Republican primary to get her name on the general election.

District 26

Audrey Barrett

A recent nursing school graduate with a previous medical background, Audrey Barrett’s campaign is heavily centered around improving healthcare quality.

 

District 30

Patricia Bonk

Per her campaign site, Patricia Bonk aims to drive economic growth and overhaul the current medical system. She currently works as a Registered Nurse.

 

District 34

Frederick Walls

With regards to abortion, Frederick Walls’ campaign site says: “he believes that life begins in the womb at the moment of conception and that THAT life is just as precious as it is when it comes out of the womb.”

 

District 35

Herbert Hebein

On his campaign website, Herbert Hebein lists protecting the unborn as a top priority, in addition to other issues such as cutting government spending and preventing classroom indoctrination.

 

District 36

Christine Shanahan McGovern

Per our IRL Action data, Christine Shanahan McGovern is pro-life with exceptions for cases of rape and incest.

 

District 37

Tim Ozinga

Per our IRL Action data, Representative Ozinga is pro-life with exceptions for cases of rape and incest.

 

District 39

Anthony Curran

On March 19th, Anthony Curran advanced from the Republican primary to get his name on the general election.

 

District 40

Patrycja Karlin

On her campaign site, Patrycja Karlin advocates for parental involvement in education curriculums, as well as promoting accountability and enforcement of the immigration and criminal justice systems.

 

District 45

Dennis Reboletti

In an interview with WIND Radio in February 2024, Dennis Reboletti stated “I think that my belief is women have that right to choose.” He also recited Bill Clinton’s quote about how abortions ought to be “safe, legal, and rare.”

 

District 46

Robert Stevens

On his campaign site, Robert “Rusty” Stevens lists his core issues as parental rights in curricula, reducing crime, cutting taxes, fighting the opioid epidemic, and curbing inflation.

 

District 47

Amy Grant

Per our IRL Action data, Representative Grant is fully pro-life.

 

District 48

Jennifer Sanalitro

On her official website, Representative Sanalitro posted referred to pro-abortion House Bills 4876 (which would count parental denial of abortion services as child abuse) and 5152 (which would give tax credits to individuals moving to Illinois from pro-life states) as radical legislation.

 

District 49

Hannah Billingsley

Per her campaign site, Hannah Billingsley’s top priorities include improving public safety, lowering taxes, fighting the opioid and mental health crisis, and improving the education system.

 

District 51

Tosi Ufodike

On her campaign site, Tosi Ufodike lists cutting taxes, local control of education, and public safety as her top priorities.

 

District 52

Mark McLaughlin

In 2021, Representative McLaughlin voted against the repealing of parental notice, as well as voting against other pro-abortion bills in 2022.

 

District 54

Michelle Hunter

Per our IRL Action data, Michelle Hunter is pro-life with exceptions for cases of rape and incest.

 

District 58

Carl Lambrecht

On March 19th, Carl Lambrecht advanced from the Republican primary to get his name on the general election.

 

District 59

Chris Henning

On his campaign site, Chirs Henning lists financial responsibility, law enforcement, parental rights, and education as his top priorities.

 

District 61

James Creighton Mitchell Jr.

On his campaign site, James Creighton Mitchell Jr. says that he does not believe abortion is family planning, and that he does not support it. 

 

District 63

Steven Reick

In a 2022 interview, Representative Reick stated that he supports the Dobbs decision, though on the basis of states’ rights rather than his opinions on abortion.

 

District 64

Tom Weber

In 2019, Representative Weber posted on his campaign site that he was saddened by the passage of SB 25, which expanded abortion use to any point during pregnancy, among other negative implications.

 

District 65

Dan Ugaste

In response to the passage of SB 25 in 2019, Representative Ugaste stated, “This makes our abortion law the most liberal in the country, while rescinding the rights of unborn, viable babies.”

 

District 66

Laurie Parman

On her campaign site, Laurie Parman lists improving schools, keeping communities safe, and making Illinois affordable as her top priorities.

 

District 67

Glen Oland

In an interview with the Rockford Register Star, Glen Oland listed abortion as one of the three most pressing issues he would face, and he stated that he would “work to repeal the bill that allows 13-year-old children to get abortions without parental consent.”

 

District 69

Joe Sosnowski

On his campaign site, Representative Sosnowski states that he stands for life. He has sponsored several pro-life bills, including HB 827 (Partial Birth Abortion Ban), HB 3050 (Infant Born Alive Protection) and HB 4378 (Reinstate Parental Notification of Abortion).

 

District 70

Jeff Keicher

In June 2019, Representative Keicher released a statement on his campaign site that read, “I also opposed legislation expanding Illinois abortion law. This is a very personal issue for families but I could not support the use of tax dollars to pay for these procedures, elimination of parental notification requirements, or allowing for very late term or born alive abortions.”

 

District 71

Daniel Swanson

On his campaign site, Representative Swanson states that he stands for life. He has sponsored several pro-life bills, including HB 827 (Partial Birth Abortion Ban), HB 3050 (Infant Born Alive Protection) and HB 4378 (Reinstate Parental Notification of Abortion).

 

District 72

Charlie Helmick

In response to the Dobbs decision, Charlie Helmick made a Facebook post that stated, “Thank you President Trump for appointing the justices to protect life!”

 

District 73

Ryan Spain

On his campaign site, Representative Spain states that he stands for life. He has sponsored several pro-life bills, including HB 827 (Partial Birth Abortion Ban), HB 3050 (Infant Born Alive Protection) and HB 4378 (Reinstate Parental Notification of Abortion).

 

District 74

Bradley Fritts

On his campaign site, Representative Fritts lists agriculture, public safety, healthcare access in rural areas, and economic development as his top priorities.

 

District 75

Jed Davis

On his campaign site, Representative Davis lists lowering taxes, promoting parental rights, and promoting free enterprise as his top priorities.

 

District 76

Liz Bishop

On her campaign site, Liz Bishop lists responsive leadership, fiscal responsibility, and lowering taxes as her top priorities. 

 

District 77

Anthony Airdo

On March 19th, Anthony Airdo advanced from the Republican primary to get his name on the general election.

 

District 79

Jackie Haas

On her campaign site, Jackie Haas lists ethics reform, privatization of healthcare, cutting government spending, and lowering taxes as her top priorities.

 

District 80

Adam Beaty

On his campaign site, Adam Beaty lists lowering empowering law enforcement, improving education outcomes by promoting parental rights, and restoring faith in the state of Illinois as his top priorities.

 

District 81

Aaron Porter

On his campaign site, Aaron Porter lists empowering law enforcement, cutting taxes, and restoring governmental integrity as his top priorities.

 

District 82

Nicole La Ha

On her campaign site, Representative La Ha lists as family representation, safe streets, lower taxes, improving schools, and disability support as her top priorities.

 

District 85

Chris Metcalfe

On his campaign site, Chirs Metcalfe lists cutting taxes, reducing crime, fighting inflation, and promoting responsible government spending as his top priorities.

 

District 86

James Lanham

On March 19th, James Lanham advanced from the Republican primary to get his name on the general election.

 

District 87

Bill Hauter

In response to the passage of SB 1909, which unfairly targeted crisis pregnancy centers, Representative Hauter said, “That bill, I think, was just a travesty. I don’t think it’s constitutional. It limits free speech, it treats pregnancy care centers with viewpoint discrimination … I think it’s going to be overturned, but that really doesn’t matter to them.”

 

District 88

Regan Deering

On her campaign site, Regan Deering has a pro-life statement, which reads, “I was adopted at birth into a loving family, and that fuels my unwavering commitment to protecting the unborn and supporting parents facing an unplanned pregnancy. I will always uphold the sanctity of life and advocate for the rights of the unborn.”

 

District 89

Tony McCombie

On his campaign site, Representative McCombie states that he stands for life. He has sponsored several pro-life bills, including HB 827 (Partial Birth Abortion Ban), HB 3050 (Infant Born Alive Protection) and HB 4378 (Reinstate Parental Notification of Abortion).

 

District 90

John Cabello

Per his submission on the Political Courage Test, Representative Cabello supports pro-life legislation, such as parental notification opposes public funding for abortions.

 

District 91

Desi Anderson

On her campaign site, Desi Anderson lists parental rights, protecting Constitutional liberties, promoting education, mental health, and small businesses, and protecting veterans as her top priorities. 

 

District 93

Travis Weaver

Representative Weaver is fully pro-life. On January 22, 2024, he celebrated National Sanctity of Human Life Day and wrote on his official website, “I believe we’re all called to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves and to stand up for our most vulnerable. As Proverbs says, ‘Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.’”

 

District 94

Norine Hammond

Since taking office, Representative Hammond has consistently defended the pro-life position by voting against pro-abortion bills.

 

District 95

Mike Coffey

Per a January 2023 news report, Representative Coffey defined his stance on abortion as generally pro-life, but with exceptions for rape, incest and the life of the mother.

 

District 96

Lisa Smith

In July 2023, Dr. Lisa Smith called the increasing number of abortions in Illinois “an embarrassment” and stated, “Protecting the unborn is a high priority. Defunding planned parenthood and addressing our immoral laws on abortion in this state is a must. Support life!”

 

District 97

Gabby Shanahan

On her campaign site, Gabby Shanahan lists lowering taxes, restoring government accountability, supporting first responders, and investing in education as her top priorities.

 

District 99

Kyle Moore

Kyle Moore’s campaign site states that he is a member of the Adams County Right to Life Organization and that “he will fight to defend the unborn.”

 

District 100

C.D. Davidsmeyer

Since taking office, Representative Davidsmeyer has consistently defended the pro-life position by voting against pro-abortion bills.

 

District 101

Chris Miller

Since taking office, Representative Miller has consistently defended the pro-life position by voting against pro-abortion bills.

 

District 104

Brandun Schweizer

When Representative Schweizer was appointed in December 2023, he stated, “Serving our community as State Representative will allow me to prioritize real relief for taxpayers, entice businesses to build and grow here, and work to rebuild trust in government.” 

 

District 105

Dennis Tipsword Jr.

Per our IRL Action data, Representative Tipsword is fully pro-life.

 

District 106

Jason Bunting

On February 4, 2023, Representative Bunting was appointed to represent the 106th district.

 

District 107

Brad Halbrook

The “Family Values” section of Representative Halbook’s campaign site reads, “Brad Halbrook is 100 percent Pro-Life. He has voted against taxpayer funded abortions as well as late-term abortion legislation. He also has opposed legislation to overturn Illinois’ parental notification law. He has been endorsed by the Illinois Right to Life PAC and Illinois Family PAC.”

 

District 108

Wayne Arthur Rosenthal

Per our IRL Action data, Representative Tipsword is pro-life with exceptions for cases of rape and incest.

 

District 109

Charles E. Meier

Per our IRL Action data, Representative Meier is fully pro-life.

 

District 110

Blaine Wilhour

Per our IRL Action data, Representative Wilhour is fully pro-life.

 

District 111

Amy Elik

Per our IRL Action data, Representative Elik is fully pro-life.

 

District 114

Kevin Schmidt

Per our IRL Action data, Representative Schmidt is fully pro-life.

 

District 115

Davide Friess

Per our IRL Action data, Representative Friess is fully pro-life.

 

District 116

Dave Severin

Per our IRL Action data, Representative Severin is fully pro-life.

 

District 117

Patrick Windhorst

Per our IRL Action data, Representative Windhorst is pro-life with exceptions for cases of rape and incest.

 

District 118

Paul Jacobs

Per our IRL Action data, Representative Jacobs is fully pro-life.