The widespread belief is that Illinois Democrats drew districts that are safe for Democrats. Republican Congressional candidate Mike Koolidge doesn’t think Lauren Underwood is going to have it that easy. She’s in the new 14th Illinois District which covers northern LaSalle County. Koolidge says she’ll be new to 70% of the voters she’ll have to face. He expects a boost from that and Pres. Joe Biden’s policies.
Koolidge left a radio talk show earlier this month to run for Congress. He says he has to try to do something about where Democrats are taking the country. He thinks the new 14th District is more conservative than Democrats are counting on.
Koolidge says more about why he’s running for office in the interview linked below: