{"id":1441,"date":"2025-09-02T10:26:48","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T15:26:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bostforcongress.com\/?p=1441"},"modified":"2025-09-02T10:26:48","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T15:26:48","slug":"bost-campaign-announces-200-local-gop-endorsements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bostforcongress.com\/?p=1441","title":{"rendered":"BOST CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCES 200+ LOCAL GOP ENDORSEMENTS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>MURPHYSBORO, IL \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today announced he\u00a0has been endorsed by over 200 current and retired local Republican elected officials for re-election next year. President Trump\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bostforcongress.com\/?p=1436\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">endorsed<\/a>\u00a0Bost\u2019s campaign in early May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><em>\u201cI am honored to receive the endorsements of so many committed conservatives and grassroots leaders from across the 12th District,\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;<strong>said Bost.<\/strong><em>&nbsp;&#8220;Our support runs deep because our proven record of fighting for Southern Illinois\u2019 conservative values runs long. I\u2019m excited for the campaign ahead and look forward to continuing my work&nbsp;with President Trump to deliver real results for working families, farmers, job creators, and veterans.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Republican Elected Officials Endorsing Bost:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>State Legislators:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Senator Steve McClure, 54<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;District<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Senator Jason Plummer, 55<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;District<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Senator Terri Bryant, 58<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;District<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Senator Dale Fowler, 59<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;District<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Representative Charlie Meier, 109<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;District<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Representative Kevin Schmidt, 114<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;District<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Representative David Freiss, 115<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;District<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Representative Dave Severin, 116<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;District<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Representative Patrick Windhorst, 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Sheriff<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Franklin County:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kyle Bacon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Franklin County Sheriff<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>David Bartoni<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Former Franklin County Sheriff<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Abby Dinn<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Neil Hargis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Franklin County Board Vice Chairman<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jim Kerley<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Franklin County Republican Central Committee Chair<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Larry Miller<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Franklin County Board Chairman<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jim Muir<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Franklin County Circuit Clerk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Greg Woolard<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Franklin County Clerk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gallatin County:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deanna Bryant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gallatin County Clerk and Recorder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rob Prince<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gallatin County Republican Central Committee Chair<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hamilton County:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>John Chapman<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hamilton County Republican Central Committee Chair<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tracy 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Vernon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cliff Lindemann<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jefferson County Board Chairman<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Joey McDermott<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jefferson County Board Member District 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fisher Overstreet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jefferson County Board Member District 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Randy Pollard<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jefferson County Circuit Clerk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bob Watt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jefferson County Treasurer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tyler Williams<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jefferson County Board Member District 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Johnson County:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mitch McClellan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Johnson County Treasurer and Collector<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Steve Penrod<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mayor of Vienna<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pete Sopczak<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Johnson County Sheriff<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ken Wiggs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Johnson County Republican Central Committee Chair<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lawrence County:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>David Courtney<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mayor of Lawrenceville<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beth Robinson<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lawrence County Republican Central Committee Chair<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Massac County:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don Canada<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Former Mayor of Metropolis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rance Phillips<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brookport Mayor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jeremy Holly<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Massac County Republican Central Committee Chair<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Monroe County:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lisa Fallon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monroe County Circuit Clerk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Douglas Garmer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monroe County Commissioner<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>George Green<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monroe County Commissioner<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Howard Heavner<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Village President of Valmeyer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bob Hill<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monroe County Coroner<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kevin Koenigstein<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monroe County Treasurer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dennis Knobloch<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Former Monroe County Commissioner<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vicki Koerber<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monroe County Commissioner<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ed McLean<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monroe County Republican Central Committee Chair<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jonathan McLean<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monroe County Clerk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Neal Rolfing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monroe County Sheriff<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ryan Webb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monroe County State&#8217;s Attorney<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Perry County:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Steve Baries<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Former Perry County Sheriff<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tricia Chandler<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perry County Circuit Clerk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Joseph Folden<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perry County Circuit Clerk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chad Howard<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perry County Sheriff<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bobby Kelly<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perry County Clerk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jodi Koester<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perry County Treasurer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bruce Morgenstern<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perry County Board Chairman<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bill Place<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mayor of Tamaroa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bruce Rodely<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perry County Republican Central Committee Chair<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paul Searby<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perry County Coroner<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Robert Spencer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mayor of Pinckneyville<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pope County:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kelvin Kunath<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pope County Republican Central Committee Chair<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jerry Suits<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pope County Sheriff<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pulaski County:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>David Austin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pulaski County Republican Precinct Committeeman<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cheryl Dunaway<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pulaski County Republican Precinct Committeewoman<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rich Elliott<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pulaski County Republican Precinct Committeeman<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>James A. 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