BOST ENDORSED BY TRUMP WHITE HOUSE PHYSICIAN, U.S. REP. RONNY JACKSON

MURPHYSBORO, IL– U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today announced that his 2024 re-election campaign has been endorsed by U.S. Representative Ronny Jackson (R-Texas), the former White House physician to President Trump.


“I’m PROUD to endorse Mike Bost for Congress! Mike is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and a conservative WARRIOR,” said Jackson in a post on X/Twitter. “He has NEVER turned away from a fight. Now more than ever, Congress needs strong conservatives like Mike. He has my TOTAL ENDORSEMENT!”

“Ronny Jackson is a true patriot who has served his country in the Trump White House, in Congress, and in the U.S. Navy,” said Bost. “Ronny and I have become great friends because we’re fighting for the same things: President Trump’s America First agenda and draining the D.C. Swamp. I am honored to have his endorsement and value his friendship.”

Jackson’s endorsement adds to the growing list of conservatives supporting Bost’s re-election, which includes over 100 local GOP officials, U.S. Representative Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), and National Right to Life. To view all of Bost’s endorsements click here.

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MIKE BOST FILES FOR RE-ELECTION

SPRINGFIELD, IL– U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) filed for reelection Monday, November 27th at the Illinois State Board of Elections in Springfield. Bost submitted 5,191 petitions signed by constituents in all 34 counties of the 12th Congressional District, nearly five times the number of signatures required by law.


“I am honored to have widespread support from Republicans in every county of the 12th District,” said Bost. “Conservative voters know we can’t afford to hand the keys over to failed politicians who are more interested in promoting themselves than protecting our values. Today is the first step in continuing to serve the land I love in a position I am blessed to hold.”

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JIM JORDAN ENDORSES MIKE BOST FOR CONGRESS

MURPHYSBORO, IL– U.S. Representative Mike Bost today announced that his 2024 re-election campaign has been endorsed by leading House conservative, U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio).


“Mike Bost is a pro-life, pro-Second Amendment conservative who supports our veterans and will fight for a strong border,” said Jordan. “Now more than ever, we need patriots like him in Congress advocating for our values.”

“Jim Jordan is a principled leader in Congress and a pillar of the conservative movement; I am honored to have his endorsement,” said Bost. “I look forward to standing with Jim as we continue the fight for our shared values against the radical Left.”

BOST RAISES $517,000 IN THIRD QUARTER; CAMPAIGN WAR CHEST APPROACHES $1.2 MILLION

MURPHYSBORO, IL –U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today announced that his campaign has raised $517,000 in the quarter ending on September 30th and is approaching $1.2 million cash-on-hand. Bost outraised his primary opponent Darren Bailey by nearly $400,000 over the last 90 days and has nearly 12 times more money cash-on-hand.

“The scale of our fundraising advantage and the strength of our grassroots operation prove we have the momentum heading into the final quarter of 2023,” said Bost. “Southern Illinois voters understand how important it is that we have a proven, conservative leader at the helm for the battles ahead in Washington. There is still a lot of work left to be done, but I am confident that our campaign has the resources and experience to win a competitive primary.”

BOST ANNOUNCES ENDORSEMENTS FROM 22 GOP CENTRAL COMMITTEE LEADERS 

MURPHYSBORO, IL – U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today announced that his re-election campaign has been endorsed by 22 Republican Central Committee leaders from across the 12th Congressional District. Bost’s coalition of support includes the State Central Committeewoman and Deputy State Central Committeeman for IL-12, as well as 21 Republican county chairs. This newest list of Republican endorsements comes just days after Bost announced support from over 100 local GOP leaders.


“These GOP Central Committee chairs know how much work went into turning Southern Illinois into the Republican stronghold it is today,” said Bost. “And they know we put it all at risk when conservatives start attacking each other rather than taking it to Biden and the liberals who are trying to defeat our values. I appreciate the overwhelming support of our local party leaders and will continue working with them to preserve the strong, unified, conservative movement that has served our region so well.”

Republican Central Committee Leaders Endorsing Bost:

Rhonda Belford

IL-12 GOP State Central Committeewoman & Hardin County GOP Chairwoman

Jonathan McLean

IL-12 GOP Deputy State Central Committeeman

Evelyn Caldwell

Alexander County Republican Central Committee Chairwoman

Marc Hoffmann

Clinton County Republican Central Committee Chairman

Jim Kerley

Franklin County Republican Central Committee Chairman

Rob Prince

Gallatin County Republican Central Committee Chairman

John Chapman

Hamilton County Republican Central Committee Chairman

Randy Winn

Jefferson County Republican Central Committee Chairman

Kenneth Wiggs

Johnson County Republican Central Committee Chairman

Chuck Peck

Massac County Republican Central Committee Chairman

Ed McLean

Monroe County Republican Central Committee Chairman

Bruce Rodely

Perry County Republican Central Committee Chairman

Kelvin Kunath

Pope County Republican Central Committee Chairman 

Robert Moore

Pulaski County Republican Central Committee Chairman 

Wanda Dethrow

Randolph County Republican Central Committee Chairwoman

Cheryl Mathews

St. Clair County Republican Central Committee Chairwoman

Stan Hunter

Union County Republican Central Committee Chairman

Steve Fletcher

Washington County Republican Central Committeeman for Pilot Knob Precinct

Dana Felowitz

Wayne County Republican Central Committee Chairman

David South

White County Republican Central Committee Chairman

Jeff Diederich

Williamson County Republican Central Committee Chairman

BOST SECURES ENDORSEMENTS FROM OVER 100 LOCAL GOP OFFICIALS 

MURPHYSBORO, IL – U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today announced that his re-election campaign has been endorsed by over 100 Republican elected officials from across the 12th District. This comes two weeks after Bost announced his re-election campaign has been endorsed by 19 GOP county sheriffs

“Southern Illinois’ mayors and local officials have a unique feel for the pulse of the people,” said Bost. “They understand better than anyone what their community wants and whether or not they have a representative in Washington who can deliver. That’s why I’m thrilled to have the endorsements of over 100 Republican officials from across the 12th District, including in our new central and southeastern counties. They know I’m fighting for our conservative values and will never sacrifice what’s best for Southern Illinois just to please the Beltway insiders.”

Republican Elected Officials Endorsing Bost:

Alexander County:

Marlene Freeman

Mayor of East Cape Girardeau

Mike Turner

Alexander County EMA Director

Clark County:

John Hasten

Mayor of Marshall

Warren LeFever

Marshall City Councilman

Clinton County:

Steve Schomaker

Village President of Albers

Kevin Timmermann 

Mayor of Breese

Franklin County:

Abby Dinn

Franklin County State’s Attorney

Neil Hargis

Franklin County Board Vice Chairman

Larry Miller

Franklin County Board Chairman

Jim Muir

Franklin County Circuit Clerk

Greg Woolard

Franklin County Clerk

Hardin County:

Glen Andrews

Rosiclare City Councilman

Michael Belford

Hardin County Board Member

Todd Bittle

Hardin County State’s Attorney

Jill Cowsert

Hardin County Clerk

Marty Kaylor

Mayor of Cave-In-Rock

Roy Tolbert

Mayor of Rosiclare

Bob Winchester

Rosiclare City Councilman

Jackson County:

Dan Bost

Jackson County Board Member District 2

Lance Bedar

Mayor of Elkville

Joe Cervantez

Jackson County State’s Attorney

Andrew Erbes

Jackson County Board Member District 2

Don Gladden

Murphysboro City Alderman, Ward 5

Tonya Knust

Jackson County Board Member District 1

Jan Phillips

Jackson County Board Member District 1

W.J. Pittman

Murphysboro City Alderman, Ward 3

Will Stephens

Mayor of Murphysboro

Don Wisely

Mayor of Vergennes

Jefferson County:

Mike Bullard

Mayor of Bluford

John Lewis

Mayor of Mt. Vernon

Joey McDermott

Jefferson County Board Member District 3

Fisher Overstreet

Jefferson County Board Member District 10

Randy Pollard

Jefferson County Circuit Clerk

Bob Watt

Jefferson County Treasurer

Johnson County:

Mitch McClellan

Johnson County Treasurer and Collector

Steve Penrod

Mayor of Vienna

Massac County:

Don Canada

Mayor of Metropolis

Monroe County:

Kelton Davis

Regional Superintendent, ROE #45

Lisa Fallon

Monroe County Circuit Clerk

George Green

Monroe County Commissioner

Howard Heavner

Village President of Valmeyer

Kevin Koenigstein

Monroe County Treasurer

Dennis Knobloch

Monroe County Commissioner

Vicki Koerber

Monroe County Commissioner

Jonathan McLean

Monroe County Clerk

Ryan Webb

Monroe County State’s Attorney

Perry County:

Bobby Kelly

Perry County Clerk

Jodi Koester

Perry County Treasurer

Bruce Morgenstern

Perry County Board Chairman

Bill Place

Mayor of Tamaroa

Paul Searby

Perry County Coroner

Robert Spencer

Mayor of Pinckneyville

Pulaski County:

Robert Helman

Pulaski County Board Vice-Chairman

Robert Moore

Pulaski County Treasurer

Rex Wilburn

Pulaski County Board Chairman

Randolph County:

Julie Carnahan

Randolph County Circuit Clerk

Andy Gerlach

Mayor of Steeleville

Kyle Hess

Randolph County Road Commissioner, District 1

Dave Holder

Randolph County Commissioner

Melanie Johnson

Randolph County Clerk

Marc Kiehna

Randolph County Board Chairman

Kenny Kempfer

Village President of Evansville

Tom Page

Mayor of Chester

Bob Reiss

Steeleville Mayor Pro Tem 1

Larry Ruebke

Steeleville Village Board Member

Jason Schlimme

Mayor of Sparta

Tracy Vallet

SWIC Trustee, District 1

Ronnie White

Randolph County Commissioner

Mark Wilson

Village President of Prairie Du Rocher

Matt Young

Randolph County Road Commissioner, District 2

Saline County:

John McPeek

Mayor of Harrisburg

St. Clair County:

Joe Behnken

Mayor of New Athens

Ed Cockrell

St. Clair County Board Member District 20

John Coers

St. Clair County Board Member District 15

Matthew Gilreath

O’Fallon Township Clerk

Phill Henning

St. Clair County Board Member District 19

Herb Roach

Mayor of O’Fallon

Matt Smallheer

St. Clair County Board Member District 27

Jim Vernier

Shiloh Trustee

Bob Weilmuenster

Mayor of Shiloh

Cheri Wright

Mayor of Lebanon

Union County:

Leigh Burns

Union County Treasurer

Keri Clark

Union County Circuit Clerk

David Gould

Union County Commissioner

Max Miller

Union County Board Chairman

Kent Pitts

Union County Commissioner

Scott Tripp

Village President of Alto Pass

Tyler Tripp

Union County State’s Attorney

Washington County:

David Meyer

Washington County Board Chairman

Dan Janowski

Washington County State’s Attorney

David Jasper

Mayor of Okawville

Wayne County:

Liz Ann Woodrow

Wayne County Clerk

White County:

David South

White County Board Member

Williamson County:

Tim Atkission

Williamson County Commissioner

Amanda Barnes

Williamson County Clerk

Ashley Gott

Williamson County Treasurer

Lorie LeQuatte

Regional Superintendent, ROE #21

Jim Marlo

Williamson County Commissioner

Justin Maze

Williamson County Circuit Clerk

Jim Rasor

Williamson County Commissioner

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18 REPUBLICAN COUNTY SHERIFFS ENDORSE BOST

MURPHYSBORO, IL –U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today announced that 18 current and retired Republican county sheriffs from across Southern Illinois have endorsed his reelection.   

“It is truly an honor to have the support of Republican county sheriffs from across Southern Illinois,” said Bost. “At a time when big city liberals are attacking and defunding the police, our leaders of law enforcement know I will always be an ally who stands with them and supports their mission. We should be forever grateful for all their departments do to selflessly protect us.”

Republican County Sheriffs Endorsing Bost:

Dan Travous
Clinton County Sheriff

Bill Rutan
Crawford County Sheriff

Kyle Bacon

Franklin County Sheriff

David Bartoni
Retired Franklin County Sheriff 

Tracy Lakin
Hamilton County Sheriff 

Jerry Fricker
Hardin County Sheriff 

Jeff Bullard
Jefferson County Sheriff

Pete Sopczak
Johnson County Sheriff

Neal Rohlfing
Monroe County Sheriff

Chad Howard

Perry County Sheriff

Steve Baries
Retired Perry County Sheriff

Jerry Suits
Pope County Sheriff

Jarrod Peters
Randolph County Sheriff

Whipper Johnson
Saline County Sheriff

David Wilkins
Union County Sheriff

Derek Morgan 
Wabash County Sheriff

Ross Schultze 
Washington County Sheriff

Len Campbell
Retired Washington County Sheriff

Jeff Diederich
Williamson County Sheriff

*updated on July 13th to include Crawford County Sheriff Bill Rutan’s endorsement*

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BOST CAMPAIGN RAISES OVER $450,000 IN LAST 90 DAYS; EXCEEDS $1 MILLION CASH-ON-HAND

MURPHYSBORO, IL –U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today announced that his campaign raised over $450,000 in the second quarter and has topped $1,000,000 cash-on-hand.  

“We’re excited about our campaign and the big fundraising numbers we are putting on the board because they show just how much Southern Illinoisans believe in our mission and are buying into our shared success. It truly is a humbling honor to serve them in Congress,” said Bost. “I’m confident we’ve got the resources to prepare for any challenge ahead of us and a proven, conservative record of results that positions us quite well for the upcoming campaign season.”

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NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE ENDORSES MIKE BOST FOR CONGRESS

MURPHYSBORO, IL– U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today announced that his 2024 re-election campaign has been endorsed by National Right to Life, America’s oldest and largest pro-life organization.


“The issue of life is a primary reason why I got involved in public service,” said Bost. “I’m unapologetic in believing that life is a precious gift from God that begins at the moment of conception. I’m proud that National Right to Life believes I’m the proven, conservative candidate to defend our shared values. Southern Illinoisans can count on me to fight the liberals’ pro-abortion agenda with every fiber of my being.”


“National Right to Life is pleased to endorse you for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives,” said NRLC President Carol Tobias. “We commend you for the courage and conviction you demonstrate by standing up for unborn children and their mothers in Congress and rejecting attempts by Congressional Democrats to institute unlimited abortion nationwide for any reason through birth. This endorsement reflects your dedication to building a culture of life in your district, in Washington DC, and throughout our nation.”

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MIKE BOST FORMALLY ANNOUNCES REELECTION CAMPAIGN

MURPHYSBORO, IL– U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) formally announced the launch of his reelection campaign at a meet-and-greet with supporters in White County on Saturday.


“Joe Biden and the crazy liberals in Congress are attempting to fundamentally change our way of life. Their woke, radical agenda is causing chaos with our economy, confusion in our schools, and a crisis at our southern border,” said Bost. “I’m honored to run for reelection because Southern Illinoisans deserve a fighter they know and trust to stand up for constitutional conservative values. We’ve got enough show horses in Washington as it is; that’s why I remain laser focused on serving the people and delivering real results for Southern Illinois, the place I’ve proudly called home my entire life.”

During his time in Congress, Bost has compiled a proven, conservative record, previously receiving endorsements from the NRA’s Political Victory Fund, Illinois Right to Life, and Illinois Farm Bureau. He was also endorsed by President Donald Trump the last three election cycles. Bost served as a state representative, small business owner, professional firefighter, and is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. 

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