/tags/illinois-12th-congressional-district Illinois 12th Congressional District en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍřĚěĚĂ Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-10-28/u-s-rep-mike-bost-is-heavily-favored-to-win-sixth-term-for-illinois-12th-district In the Republican-dominated 12th Congressional District, the GOP Congressman is projected to win reelection easily over Democrat Brian Roberts. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-10-28/u-s-rep-mike-bost-is-heavily-favored-to-win-sixth-term-for-illinois-12th-district Will Bauer /government-politics-issues/2024-03-19/illinois-primary-mike-bost-wins-gop-congressional-primary-against-darren-bailey U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro, won the GOP nomination in Illinois' 12th Congressional District for a sixth time on Tuesday, warding off a challenge by former Illinois legislator Darren Bailey, R-Xenia. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 03:02:08 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-03-19/illinois-primary-mike-bost-wins-gop-congressional-primary-against-darren-bailey Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2024-03-18/bost-vs-bailey-congressional-race-headlines-illinois-gop-primaries-to-watch While Republicans hold a minority in Illinois, the party has a stronghold in the southern part of the state. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:11:36 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-03-18/bost-vs-bailey-congressional-race-headlines-illinois-gop-primaries-to-watch Peter Hancock /government-politics-issues/2024-03-14/metro-east-voter-guide-what-to-know-about-illinois-2024-primary Illinois’ primary election day is March 19, but early voting is already underway. Here is key information on how to vote and what to expect on your ballot. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-03-14/metro-east-voter-guide-what-to-know-about-illinois-2024-primary Lara Hamdan /government-politics-issues/2024-03-13/bost-and-bailey-trade-attacks-on-immigration-issues-how-did-they-vote U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro, and former Illinois state senator Darren Bailey, R-Xenia, are running against each other in the 2024 Republican primary for Illinois' 12th Congressional District. The polls open next Tuesday. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-03-13/bost-and-bailey-trade-attacks-on-immigration-issues-how-did-they-vote Lexi Cortes /government-politics-issues/2024-03-12/are-you-voting-in-illinois-2024-primary-look-up-who-will-be-on-your-ballot-here Illinois' 2024 primary election will be held next week. Who will be on the ballot? Enter your address to see the candidates on your ticket. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-03-12/are-you-voting-in-illinois-2024-primary-look-up-who-will-be-on-your-ballot-here Matt Kiefer, Jesse Howe, Andjela Padejski and Justin Myers /government-politics-issues/2024-03-08/what-would-bost-and-bailey-work-on-for-illinois-12th-district-if-elected The two Republicans have comparable but diverging paths to advancing the interests of constituents of Illinois and the 12th Congressional District. U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro, is aiming to hold off his challenger, former Illinois state Sen. Darren Bailey, R-Xenia, in their primary. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-03-08/what-would-bost-and-bailey-work-on-for-illinois-12th-district-if-elected Will Bauer /2024-02-27/u-s-house-gop-candidates-mike-bost-and-darren-bailey-disagree-on-federal-gun-issue While both Republican candidates voting records align with National Rifle Association and Gun Owners of America, they differ on an issue going before the U.S. Supreme Court this week. Tue, 27 Feb 2024 11:00:00 GMT /2024-02-27/u-s-house-gop-candidates-mike-bost-and-darren-bailey-disagree-on-federal-gun-issue Lexi Cortes /government-politics-issues/2024-02-20/trump-endorses-incumbent-bost-over-bailey-in-heated-race-for-southern-illinois-house-seat “Congressman Mike Bost is doing a fantastic job representing the great people of Illinois’ 12th Congressional District,” Trump said in a statement on his social media platform, Truth Social, announcing the endorsement Tuesday. "Mike was a stalwart supporter of our America First agenda during my record-setting administration." Tue, 20 Feb 2024 21:22:55 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-02-20/trump-endorses-incumbent-bost-over-bailey-in-heated-race-for-southern-illinois-house-seat Will Bauer /government-politics-issues/2024-02-14/heres-who-is-funding-mike-bost-and-darren-baileys-congressional-campaigns Politicians, judges and billionaires, as well as private citizens and business groups, are helping to fund the 2024 campaigns of U.S. Rep. Mike Bost and former state senator Darren Bailey. Wed, 14 Feb 2024 21:28:33 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-02-14/heres-who-is-funding-mike-bost-and-darren-baileys-congressional-campaigns Lexi Cortes