John Milhiser announces bid for Illinois secretary of state

Posted on January 4, 2022
John Milhiser, who was U.S. attorney for central Illinois under President Trump. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)

By Dave Dahl

SPRINGFIELD – There’s a new candidate on the Republican side for Illinois secretary of state.

It’s John Milhiser, who was U.S. attorney for central Illinois under President Trump, and before that the Sangamon County state’s attorney.

The political web site Capitol Fax suggests Milhiser is part of a Republican team assembled and funded by billionaire investor Ken Griffin. There is already one Republican announced for the job, State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington). Just after Milhiser’s announcement, Brady released a list of Illinois Republican lawmakers – both in Springfield and Washington – endorsing Brady.

Democrat incumbent Jesse White is not seeking re-election.

Dave Dahl can be reached at [email protected].

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