EAST DUNDEE – A four-way Republican primary to fill retiring State Rep. Michael Tryon's 66th House seat may have a candidate that is breaking out of the pack. Recent polling shows East Dundee trustee Allen Skillicorn could be moving into the lead to win the March 15th GOP primary.
While the majority of the 346 polled by Compass Consulting have yet to make their pick in the 66th House District GOP primary, on a sample ballot, the survey showed that Skillicorn leads with 24%, 15 points ahead of next highest GOP candidate in the race.
His name ID is at 56% – almost double the other three candidates', and Skillicorn's favorability is at 53%, where 41% hold no opinion.
While the testing is early, the pollster often used by the House Republicans shows Skillicorn off to an early lead.
Skillicorn also received the endorsement of the political arm of Taxpayers United of America last week.
“Tax Accountability is pleased to endorse Allen Skillicorn for the Illinois General Assembly’s 66th State House District. He is a true champion for Illinois taxpayers. I urge voters to support Allen’s candidacy and help send a tax fighter to the Illinois General Assembly,” said Jim Tobin, president of Tax Accountability and Taxpayers United of America.
Besides Skillicorn, other Republicans in the 66th House race include Paul Serwatka from Lakewood, Dan Wilbrandt from West Dundee and Carolyn Schofield from Crystal Lake.
