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Illinois Republican John Shimkus not running for reelection in 2020
Republican Rep. John Shimkus will not run for a 13th term in his southeastern Illinois district, vacating what will likely remain a safe Republican seat in 2020.
Shimkus announced his decision Friday afternoon, saying he wanted to make his plans known as candidates begin to circulate petitions for office next week.
“Serving in Congress has been a blessing, but it has also been a sacrifice for my wife Karen, and our boys,” Shimkus said in a statement. “I regret the times I have been away from the four of them and thank them for their constant love and support.”
Shimkus is the ninth House Republican to announce plans not to run in 2020.
Shimkus announced his decision Friday afternoon, saying he wanted to make his plans known as candidates begin to circulate petitions for office next week.
“Serving in Congress has been a blessing, but it has also been a sacrifice for my wife Karen, and our boys,” Shimkus said in a statement. “I regret the times I have been away from the four of them and thank them for their constant love and support.”
Shimkus is the ninth House Republican to announce plans not to run in 2020.
Read the rest at: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/illinois-republican-john-shimkus-not-running-for-reelection-in-2020/ar-AAGzYYe
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