Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL 19th District)
7th term Republican from Illinois 19th District.
Bio
Visit Rep. John Shimkus's candidate bio page.
Residence: Collinsville
Marital Status: Married (Karen)
Prev. Occupation: Teacher
Prev. Political Exp.: Collinsville Twp. Trustee, 1989-93; Madison Co. Treasurer, 1990-96
Military: USA, 1980-86; USAR, 1986-2008
Education: BS United States Military Academy, 1980; MBA Southern Illinois University, 1997
Birthdate: 02/21/1958
Birthplace: Collinsville, IL
Religion: Lutheran
Percentage in Last Election: 64%
Major Opponent: Daniel Davis
Contact
Current Elected Office Contact Information
Website: www.house.gov/shimkus
Washington, D.C. Office:
2452 Rayburn House Office Building,District of Columbia 20515-1319
Phone: (202) 225-5271
Fax: (202) 225-5880
Springfield, Illinois 62704
Phone: (217) 492-5090
Fax: (217) 492-5096
Staff
Current Elected Office Staff Members:
- Chief of Staff: Craig Roberts
- Scheduler: Virginia Muller
Letters
Current Elected Office Letters to Leaders:
Recent messages sent to Rep. John Shimkus by our constituents:
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The UNCONSTITUTIONAL Healthcare Bill.Plz Kill the Bill
- springfield, IL - 11/07/2009 -
Health Care Disaster
- Texico, IL - 11/06/2009 -
Ugent Notice
- Edwardsville, IL - 10/27/2009 -
Health care option
- Edwardsville, IL - 10/27/2009 -
Health care option
- Edwardsville, IL - 10/27/2009 -
I oppose this bill!
- HIGHLAND, IL - 10/27/2009 -
NO GOVERNMENT RUN HEALTH CARE
- HIGHLAND, IL - 10/27/2009 -
Health Care
- troy, IL - 10/27/2009 -
Healthcare.
- Flora, IL - 10/27/2009 -
Heathcare Bill
- Collinsville, IL - 10/27/2009 -
I strongly support allowing guns in checked baggage on Amtrak
- HIGHLAND, IL - 10/20/2009 -
Let the first-time home buyers tax credit expire
- Collinsville, IL - 09/29/2009 -
Legislative Appropriations
- Edwardsville, IL - 09/29/2009 -
Renew the PATRIOT Act as is
- Collinsville, IL - 09/22/2009 -
President Obama'a address to Congress
- Litchfield, IL - 09/16/2009 -
Complaint; Social Security Disabiltiy Benefits
- Beecher City, IL - 09/16/2009 -
The President's Speech on health care reform
- Maryville, IL - 09/13/2009 -
Don't Compromise on Health Care Reform
- Newton, IL - 09/10/2009 -
Acorn
- Marion, IL - 09/10/2009 -
Republican lack of cooperation on HCR and Wilson outburst
- Effingham, IL - 09/10/2009
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Recent Headlines
Seven things in the health overhaul*
A House vote is coming soon on a plan to overhaul the health care system. What exactly are they voting on? Here's seven key parts.
Hackers hijack protest signs
Thanks to the widespread popularity of Photoshop, online pranksters can now doctor your protest sign to say anything they want.
Ending the Mexico City policy
Congress is considering permanently ending a State department policy which bars foreign aid from going to groups that support abortion.
Alerts from Groups and Organizations
Your Senators' Votes on Hate Crimes Legislation
by American Association of University Women on October 29
Bill Introduced to Extend Ethanol Tax Credit
by American Coalition for Ethanol on October 26
Did your senator vote for the "thought crimes" bill?
by American Family Association on October 26
Let your representative know NOT to cosponsor H.R. 503
by American Veterinary Medical Association on October 27
Thank Your Member for Voting for Increased Funding for the NEA
by Americans For The Arts on October 30

