Congressman Davis: “I do not plan to run for anything again”

Posted on July 13, 2022
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis. (Photo courtesy: Rodney Davis)

By Blake Haas

BLOOMINGTON – A Central Illinois congressman, who fell in the primary, is detailing his next career path.

Congressman Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) told WJBC’s Scott Miller his political career is over, but he’s not done helping other politicians.

“I’ve always said, ‘when I’m done, I’m done.’ I do not plan to run for anything again. I’ve only wanted to be a member of congress, and I’ve had the opportunity to represent a phenomenal district with phenomenal constituents for ten years.

I’m not looking at running for anything again, and I am going to help elect Republicans up and down the ticket because that’s what we should do when we’re no longer a part of the competition.”

The Taylorville Republican lost his bid for re-election to President Trump-backed Congresswoman Mary Miller.

“I promise you on swearing-in day of January 3, what I’m going to miss the most is I’m not going to be there to tally the votes when Kevin McCarthy is sworn in as speaker and Republicans take over the House (of Representatives) again,” added Davis.

As part of redistricting, the new map process paired Congressmembers Davis and Miller against each other to represent the citizens of the 15th District.

Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].

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