TAYLORVILLE — Despite political rumors that he might run for Illinois governor in 2022, Rodney Davis, a Republican from Taylorville, announced Tuesday he is choosing to run for re-election to Congress in the newly-drawn 15th Congressional district, which includes his home in Taylorville and much of the district he currently represents. He is the only incumbent member of Congress who resides in this district following the Congressional redistricting process.
Davis' announcement leaves only Republican Congresswoman Mary Miller as not yet announcing her re-election plans for 2022. The newly-drawn districts place her in the Democrat-intended situation of having to challenge a Republican US House colleague in a 2022 primary.
“My family and I are excited to announce that I am running for re-election to Congress,” Davis said in a statement. “I’ve been proud to fight hard for and work on behalf of central Illinois families in this district for many years, both as a member of Congress and as a staffer to my good friend and mentor, former Congressman John Shimkus.”
“Democrats in Washington have put our nation in crisis with their big government, socialist schemes and dreams,” Rodney continued.“Republicans are primed to retake the House next year, and I’m ready to work with a new Republican majority to finally fire Nancy Pelosi and hold the Biden Administration accountable for their massive failures. I look forward to campaigning hard and earning every vote in this district over the next year.”
"Karen and I wholeheartedly endorse Rodney Davis for re-election to Illinois' new 15th District. While the boundaries are new, Rodney knows this area well. He is a trusted and respected leader on rebuilding our roads and bridges, on farming and the needs of small businesses, and advocating for working families. Rodney knows us, and we know him," former Congressman John Shimkus, IL-15, said.
“Rodney Davis is a great friend, and I’m proud to support his re-election to Congress. We’ve worked together frequently to help the people we serve, including working with President Trump to pass the Republican tax cuts. Rodney is a strong conservative who is committed to making Washington work for Illinois families, and I know he will represent central and west central Illinois well," Congressman Darin LaHood, IL-18
“2022 will be the year we finally retire Nancy Pelosi, and we need strong conservatives like Rodney Davis to get the job done. That’s why I’m proud to support Rodney for Congress. I look forward to serving with Rodney in the majority in the next session of Congress so we can put a stop to the Democrats’ march to socialism," said Congressman Mike Bost, IL-12
“As Republican leaders in downstate Illinois, we are excited to endorse Rodney Davis for Congress in the 15th District. We know that Rodney shares our values, fights for our communities, and is standing up to the Democrats’ tax-and-spend, far left, socialist agenda. He is a leading Republican voice in Congress and has a proven track record of getting things done for Illinois families. We urge Republicans in the 35 counties that comprise the 15thDistrict to get out and vote in next year’s primary and support Rodney," said a statement from IL-15 Republican County Chairmen.
- Randy Pollard, former President of the Illinois Republican County Chairmen’s Association and former Fayette County Republican Central Committee Chairman
- Dave Bockhold, Adams County Republican Central Committee Chairman
- Patrick Simon, Calhoun County Republican Central Committee Chairman
- Terry Blakeman, Cass County Republican Central Committee Chairman
- Dee Shonkwiler, Champaign County Republican Central Committee Chairman
- Seth McMillan, Christian County Republican Central Committee Chairman
- Dustin Peterson, DeWitt County Republican Central Committee Chairman
- Scott Harris, Douglas County Republican Central Committee Chairman
- Doug Cochran, Edgar County Republican Central Committee Chairman
- Matt Hall, Fayette County Republican Central Committee Chairman
- John Spangler, Fulton County Republican Central Committee Chairman
- Dan Armold, Greene County Republican Central Committee Chairman
- Kathy Sparrow, Hancock County Republican Central Committee Chairman
- John Reilly, Henderson County Republican Central Committee Chairman
- Kevin Ayers, Jersey County Republican Central Committee Chairman
- Jim Drew, Logan County Republican Central Committee Chairman
- Bruce Pillsbury, Macon County Republican Central Committee Chairman
- Ray Wesley, Madison County Republican Central Committee Chairman
- Shawn Sievers, Mason County Republican Central Committee Chairman
- Mary Brookhart, McDonough County Republican Central Committee Chairwoman
- Jason Huffman, Menard County Republican Central Committee Chairman
- Jeremy Conaway, Mercer County Republican Central Committee Chairman
- Terry Richmond, Montgomery County Republican Central Committee Chairman
- Steve Hardin, Morgan County Republican Central Committee Chairman
- Dave Kinert, Moultrie County Republican Central Committee Chairman
- Jim Ayers, Piatt County Republican Central Committee Chairman
- John Birch, Pike County Republican Central Committee Chairman
- Dianne Barghouti Hardwick, Sangamon County Republican Central Committee Chairwoman
- Jeff Ervin, Schuyler County Republican Central Committee Chairman
- Brad Jefferson, Scott County Republican Central Committee Chairman
- Mary Suprenant, Vermillion County Republican Central Committee Chairwoman
- Cory Burgland, Warren County Republican Central Committee Chairman
- Jil Tracy, District 47 State Senator and ILGOP State Central Committeewoman for IL-18
- Sally Turner, District 44 State Senator
- Jason Plummer, District 54 State Senator
- Steve McClure, District 50 State Senator
- Avery Bourne, District 95 State Representative and ILGOP State Central Committeewoman for IL-13
- Tim Butler, District 87 State Representative and Deputy ILGOP State Central Committeeman for IL-13
- C.D. Davidsmeyer, District 100 State Representative
- Amy Elik, District 111 State Representative
- Randy Frese, District 94 State Representative
- Norine Hammond, District 93 State Representative
- Mark Luft, District 91 State Representative
- Mike Marron, District 104 State Representative
- Charlie Meier, District 108 State Representative
- Mike Murphy, District 99 State Representative
