Brady Won't Seek Another Term as GOP Leader, May Run Statewide in 2022
Senate GOP Leader Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) said Wednesday he will not seek another term as GOP Leader.
Senate Republican Leader Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) announced Wednesday he won’t seek another term leading the Republican caucus and hinted he may make another run for statewide office.
In a release, Brady says he’s proud of the work the caucus has done since he took over as leader in 2017.
“I am proud of the work I have done throughout my career in the Illinois legislature and during my tenure as Leader,” he said. “We were successful in securing additional funding for our public schools, helped, stood up against income tax hikes that hurt working families, and worked tirelessly to improve our states crumbling infrastructure.”
Brady, 59, opened the door for again seeking statewide office in 2022.
“When I was elected leader, I said that I would not pursue any other elected office during my leadership of the caucus,” he said. “While my decision to not seek re-election as Senate Republican Leader may close this chapter, it by no means is the final word on my desire to serve our state and tackle those challenges.”
Brady ran for Governor in 2006, 2010, and 2014. He was the GOP nominee in 2010, narrowly losing to Governor Pat Quinn. A spokesman has not returned a call asking if Brady is planning to run for Governor again.