Democrat Carolyn Blodgett to run against Michael Unes in 2018
PEKIN — Illinois Representative Mike Unes, R-East Peoria, will have a challenger in the 2018 race for his Illinois House 91st District seat.
Carolyn “Cari” Blodgett, of Canton will announce her candidacy for the Democratic nomination at 6 p.m. Thursday at the American Grille in Canton.
Blodgett is a lifetime resident of Canton. She is a member of the Fulton County Board and works for the Lewistown Department of Human Services as a caseworker where she serves as an American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees union steward.
Issues that concern Blodgett include the state budget, school funding, good paying jobs, higher education and affordable health care. She said the “time is right” for her to run for the office.
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