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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

Contact Rep. John Shimkus.

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 Office: (more district offices)

3130 Chatham Road, Suite C
Springfield, Illinois 62704
Phone: (217) 492-5090
Fax: (217) 492-5096



Committee

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Staff

Current Elected Office Staff Members:

  • Chief of Staff: Craig Roberts
  • Scheduler: Virginia Muller

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Letters

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Recent Headlines

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Tyranny of the silent filibuster

Why doesn't Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid force an old-fashioned filibuster that could make Republicans look silly? Because he can't.

Reading the Senate bill out loud

Who would actually read the bill out loud? How can Republicans force a reading? A Q&A on a parliamentary tactic proposed for the health care bill.

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