John Shimkus
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John Mondy Shimkus (/ˈʃɪmkəs/, born February 21, 1958) is an American politician who served as a U.S. representative from 1997 to 2021, representing the 20th, 19th and 15th congressional districts of Illinois.
Quick Facts Member of theU.S. House of Representatives from Illinois, Preceded by ...
John Shimkus | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois | |
In office January 3, 1997 – January 3, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Dick Durbin |
Succeeded by | Mary Miller |
Constituency | 20th district (1997–2003) 19th district (2003–2013) 15th district (2013–2021) |
Personal details | |
Born | John Mondy Shimkus (1958-02-21) February 21, 1958 (age 66) Collinsville, Illinois, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Karen Muth |
Children | 3 |
Education | United States Military Academy (BS) Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville (MBA) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1980–1986 (Active) 1986–2008 (Reserve) |
Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
Unit | United States Army Reserve |
John Shimkus on his support for the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act Recorded May 24, 2016 | |
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Shimkus is a member of the Republican Party. On August 30, 2019, he announced that he would not seek re-election for his seat in 2020[1] and was succeeded by fellow Republican Mary Miller.