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John Shimkus
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
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John Shimkus on his support for the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act Recorded May 24, 2016
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.
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.
^Lally, Caitlin (August 30, 2019). "KMOX Exclusive: Illinois GOP congressman John Shimkus will not run in 2020". KMOX-AM. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
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(KS-3), Jim Moran (VA-8), Marilyn Musgrave (CO-4), Jim Ryun (KS-2), JohnShimkus (IL-19), David Vitter (LA-1), Joe Wilson (SC-2) 14 Co-Sponsors H.R.3201...
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United States Army
Lieutenant colonel