Nybo Files For Redrawn 24th District Senate Seat
Opts against re-election bid that would pit him against fellow GOP representative
Touting all 2,800 petition signatures came from door-to-door work across the 24th Senate District, State Rep. Chris Nybo announced Monday he had filed to run in the Republican primary for the redrawn seat. The 24th District includes all or parts of Clarendon Hills, Darien, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Glen Ellyn, Hinsdale, Lisle, Lombard, Oak Brook, Oakbrook Terrace, Western Springs, Westmont, Wheaton and Willowbrook. Nybo, an Elmhurst resident, blamed the Democrat-drawn district map for pitting Republican against one another, including in his current 41st House district. "In the 41st District that I currently represent, I would be forced to run against Rep. Patti Bellock. We need more female representation in Springfield so I would not run …
Kevin Fitzpatrick
11:08 pm on Friday, December 2, 2011
Dan, there are a number of big issues out there that people are talking about. When they are considering a state candidate, among the biggest issues are unemployment and underemployment, the state's horrible financial position worsening as pension reform is continually put off and social issues of life and the 2nd Amendment. How those come up largely depends upon the age and circumstance of the … more ›