Rock Island Today

Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Sterling) is endorsing the re-election campaign of Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria).

"Many of you are wondering who will be taking care of you in 2023... well here he is... Rep. Ryan Spain!" McCombie posted on Facebook. "You may have seen him on one of my FB Live Chats or even in District at local events. Ryan and I have worked together on many issues, but most proud of our work together on the House Republican Organization board where we were able to actually gain some seats during a rough cycle (4 of them we flipped red). Rep. Ryan Spain has my full endorsement of support."

Spain recently announced he'd be running for re-election in his re-drawn 73rd District. The district now includes parts or all of Bureau, Henry, Lee, Marshall, Peoria, Rock Island, Stark, Whiteside and Woodford counties.

"While my representation may be new to many voters in this district due to the new gerrymandered map boundaries drawn behind closed doors by Democrat politicians through a corrupt process which I led the charge against, I look forward to introducing myself and earning the support of voters who yearn to put Illinois on a better track," Spain said.

Spain has represented the same District since January 2017.

"Voters in Central and North Central Illinois deserve full-throated conservative leaders to thoughtfully and strategically go to bat against the flawed policies which have driven our state into the ground," Spain said.