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* This has been expected for months…
State Rep. Dan Beiser of Alton is not running for another term next year so he can enjoy his retirement, he told The Telegraph on Wednesday.
“I notified the Democratic party, both on the local and state levels, in March that I was seriously considering not running again,” said the 61-year-old Democrat. “I was sitting down and contemplating it in June with my wife, and we made the decision. It was a big decision. I want to enjoy my wife’s retirement with her and I want to enjoy my retirement. It is not because of anybody who’s running against me. I made this decision prior to anybody declaring their interest in running against me.” […]
Also Wednesday, a Republican who tried to unseat Beiser in the General Election last Nov. 8, announced he would make another run for representative of the 111th District in the Nov. 6, 2018 election. Mike Babcock, Wood River Township supervisor, drew 22,285 votes —47.4 percent — against Beiser’s 24,708 votes, or 52.6 percent.
“It’s only been nine months since the election, but it doesn’t surprise me,” Beiser said of Babcock’s announcement. “But he is not going to run against me because I’m not going to run again.”
* The tally…
Another GA member (Rep. Beiser) announces their retirement. Here’s an updated list of people who have announced they’re leaving the GA pic.twitter.com/TB0PV1CSHn
— IL Working Together (@IllinoisWorking) August 30, 2017
posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 4:08 pm
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Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 4:16 pm
“It’s only been nine months since the election, but it doesn’t surprise me,”
Well, since the petition window opens on Tuesday nine months is about right.
Road construction and election seasons are perpetual.
Comment by Hamlet's Ghost Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 4:19 pm
don’t blame him. he is a good man.
Comment by 360 Degree TurnAround Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 4:25 pm
Anony. Please. And he’s a friend of gun owners
Comment by Blue dog dem Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 4:41 pm
I second the Phelps prediction
Comment by Paul S. Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 4:48 pm
He’ll be missed. The contest just got a lot more interesting for sure.
Comment by Justin Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 4:49 pm
Just great. Yet another major campaign to engage in. Man 2018 is going to be a hell of a year.
Comment by Honeybear Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 4:54 pm
I wonder what stance Mike Babcock, Wood River Township supervisor, has on the property tax freeze?
Comment by Jocko Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 4:57 pm
This may be a bit mean spirited. First Dan is a great guy. But. 13 years as a state rep follwed by 20+ years of pension. Tough. Wish he would have hung on for 15 more like Jesse.
Comment by Blue dog dem Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 5:08 pm
That seat will flip
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 5:48 pm
Gov. Rauner, the GA is term-limiting itself. Like it always has. Somebody should have told you before you added that $10B to the backlog of bills over it.
Time to call up those hundreds of manufacturers you had lined up and tell them to move on in. We’re naturally reformed.
Comment by wordslinger Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 6:35 pm
A great legislator & friend to those on both sides of the aisle! He will be missed!!
Comment by Wilson Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 7:00 pm
I seem to remember us having the same discussion two years ago. I’d love to see a comparison of how many left then compared to how many are leaving now, but unfortunately I don’t have the resources or knowledge to figure that out.
Comment by Just Me Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 9:07 pm
A vote for any freshfaced Republican that will replace theses old school Republicans will be a vote for a Raunerite.
Comment by DeseDemDose Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 10:48 pm
Those symbols are pretty striking. Clear pattern of Dems leaving but running for other offices while GOP more stepping down.
Comment by ZC Thursday, Aug 31, 17 @ 6:11 am
Phelps should run for re-election.
Win or lose, running makes him a front-runner for Director of DNR if Democrats take back to governor’s mansion.
Ask Ted Brunsvold, Raymond Poe, Chuck Hartke.
Comment by Juvenal Thursday, Aug 31, 17 @ 6:12 am
according to disclosure news on line Phelps will resign this week end
Comment by jw Thursday, Aug 31, 17 @ 7:01 am
Sayonara
Comment by Longsummer Thursday, Aug 31, 17 @ 7:23 am
Amen
Comment by Blue dog dem Thursday, Aug 31, 17 @ 7:34 am