Illinois Republican Rep. John Shimkus said in a statement that he will not seek reelection in 2020, becoming the 11th House Republican to announce they will head for the exits in recent weeks
"As Illinois candidates begin to circulate petitions next week, now is the time for me to announce that I will not be seeking reelection," Shimkus wrote. He has been in Congress since 1997."It has been the honor of my lifetime to be asked by the people of Illinois to represent them in our nation's capitol," Shimkus added.
Kevin Brady of Texas -- Shimkus' townhouse roommates in DC -- knew about it in advance.Shimkus is a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and is the top Republican on its Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee.In 2018, he won reelection in Illinois' 15th Congressional District with more than 70% of the vote.He has also represented Illinois' 19th and 20th congressional districts.
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