Metro East Sun

Illinois State Rep. David Friess (R-Red Bud) shares his support for State Rep. Blaine Wilhour in response to Illinois teacher’s unions promoting an anti-Wilhour campaign after Wilhour advocated for school choice. 

A video produced by Americans for Matt Hall, the campaign of Wilhour’s opponent in the Republican primary, accused Wilhour of not working in the best interest of Illinois school children. The video, funded by the Illinois Education Association, one of Hall’s biggest campaign supporters, claimed Wilhour voted yes on two bills that allowed convicted minors to be paroled and and allowed illegal aliens to become police officers. 

"Bad judgment is letting the people who want to trans our kids, use state funds for abortion, make it more difficult for honest citizens to exercise their Constitutional Right to Bear arms and who want boys to compete in girls sports pick who represents one of the most conservative districts in the state," Friess told Metro East Sun. "Blaine is under fire for one reason and one reason only – he is willing to call out the hypocrisy of the far left and take a principled stand. I stand with Blaine Wilhour."

Wilhour has responded, clarifying that he voted against both of the bills the video referenced. 

Rep. Blaine Wilhour is a lifelong Illinois resident and a graduate of St. Elmo High School. He is a veteran of the Illinois Army National Guard and a former member of the Fayette County Board. He is a managing partner in a post-frame construction company started with his father and four brothers as well.