GOP Rep. John Shimkus of Illinois to Retire in 2020
August 30, 2019
Long-time GOP Rep. John Shimkus of Illinois announced Friday that he would not seek reelection in 2020.
Rep. John Shimkus announcing now on KMOX that he will not seek re-election. Statement: pic.twitter.com/xX6I4g7uQl
— Jordan Haverly (@jhaverly) August 30, 2019
The state's 15th congressional district is the largest by land area. It is also the most conservative; Shimkus won a 12th term in 2018 by 44%; President Trump's margin was slightly better than that in 2016.
Shimkus is the 15th current House member to announce a 2020 retirement. 12 are Republicans, 3 Democrats. The retirement map excludes Rep. Sean Duffy (R, WI-7) who said earlier this week that he will resign his seat on September 23.
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