East Central Reporter

Illinois State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) 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. 

"The lies and distortions in this ad are contemptible." Halbrook told East Central Reporter. "Blaine Wilhour has been a consistent and effective voice for conservative principles and that is why the radical left hates him. Blaine’s opponent has sold his soul for a title. Blaine Wilhour is honest about what he believes, and he is consistent in his commitment to our values. That is why the left is using a sock puppet to try to take him down. Voters need to beware. The Democrats are trying to take back a Republican seat and we must stop them."

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.