Some House Republicans Could Use Remap to Move Up
Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) says he would consider seeking a statewide office, potentially Secretary of State, or a seat in Congress, if he were drawn out of his current legislative district. Numerous House Republicans are reportedly keeping their options open depending on the remap.
In the case of some House Republicans, 2022 could leave the possibility of “falling upward.”
As Democrats prepare a new legislative district map, many Republicans say they don’t think it’s only possible, but likely, they wind up drawn out of their right-leaning districts or into a primary against another Republican lawmaker.
Some House Republicans are keeping their eyes—and options—open as we wait for maps to be revealed.
Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington), who has served in the House since 2001, confirmed to The Illinoize Monday he would consider running statewide, potentially for Secretary of State, if drawn out of his district. He could also potentially make a run for Congress, depending on what happens with nearby Congressmen Darin LaHood and Rodney Davis.
“I’m keeping my options open,” Brady said.
Other GOP lawmakers considered possible to seek to move up if drawn into a tough map include Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria), Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon), Rep. Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville), Rep. Mike Marron (R-Fithian), and Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield.)