PONTIAC, Ill. – There are now three Republicans looking to be one of the State Senators representing the area in the Illinois Senate.
Jesse Faber of Pontiac is running in next March’s primary for the seat State Senator Tom Bennett will be vacating next year when the term is over, representing the 53rd District.
In a news release, Faber describes himself as a “local community leader,” with a background in agriculture along with teaching, coaching, and mentoring.
“We have seen great success, especially in recruiting and retaining teachers at our rural schools, but much more can be done for our children and grandchildren,” said Faber, in a news release. “My expertise in this area and understanding of the legislative process allows me to hit the ground running on day one in the State Senate, and expand the ways in which I can serve. My experience on the farm, showing cattle, teaching, and serving our community prepared me to serve in the General Assembly and people know the kind of representative I’ll be for our region because of my proven track record.”
Faber also describes himself as fiscally conservative, pro-life, and a Second Amendment supporter, along other things.
Faber will face, so far, Washington Mayor Gary Manier, and Livingston County farm CEO Mike Kirkton.
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