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* Rep. Nick Smith (D-Chicago)…
After much thought and careful consideration, I’ve decided not to seek reelection. Serving as a member of the Illinois General Assembly in the House of Representatives has been an honor of a lifetime. Serving the people of the 34th Representative District and the state of Illinois has been an absolute privilege. As I look forward to the next chapter in my life, I’m confident the next representative of the mighty 34th District will serve with distinction, integrity, and honor.
Rep. Smith told me he’ll serve out his term. He said he has not picked a favorite to replace him, but his district’s ward and township committeepersons have all been notified.
He’s gonna be missed. A lot.
posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Sep 15, 25 @ 12:02 pm
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There’s about to be a long list of would-be candidates who are going to see the size of that district and say “…maybe not for me.”
Seriously, is there a good reason why we’re losing so many of our experienced legislators in Springfield?
Comment by NIU Grad Monday, Sep 15, 25 @ 12:45 pm
===who are going to see the size of that district===
Yeah, it’s quite something.
Comment by Rich Miller Monday, Sep 15, 25 @ 12:47 pm
==who are going to see the size of that district and say “…maybe not for me.”==
Feature, not a bug.
Comment by City Zen Monday, Sep 15, 25 @ 1:20 pm
Not happy to hear this. Nick is a great guy.
Comment by Chicago Voter Monday, Sep 15, 25 @ 1:21 pm
I’m heartbroken; he was a great Rep!
Comment by hmmm Monday, Sep 15, 25 @ 1:23 pm
=== Seriously, is there a good reason why we’re losing so many of our experienced legislators in Springfield? ===
The existing political environment is extremely toxic and its going to get worse before it gets better. After what has transpired over the past 8 months, people really have to take a look and see if this is something that they want to put themselves or their families through. The threats of violence, the over the top rhetoric, the increasing strain on government resources. The job is not just difficult, it is becoming untenable.
Comment by Remember the Alamo II Monday, Sep 15, 25 @ 1:23 pm
===The threats of violence===
The attack on those Minnesota legislators’ homes is weighing heavily on everyone.
Comment by Rich Miller Monday, Sep 15, 25 @ 1:27 pm
- The attack on those Minnesota legislators’ homes is weighing heavily on everyone. -
Unfortunately not on my Twitter feed. There’s a certain group of people that don’t seem to remember that incident at all.
Comment by Excitable Boy Monday, Sep 15, 25 @ 1:35 pm
Bummer. Hopefully he hangs out his lobbying shingle and still comes to Springfield. We need his wit and humor when we are there.
Comment by Been There Monday, Sep 15, 25 @ 1:51 pm
Thanks for the head’s up on the district. I took a look at the map. Wow.
Comment by Downstate Monday, Sep 15, 25 @ 1:52 pm