East Central Reporter

Progressive Democrats have once again utilized unconventional tactics to push through an election omnibus bill in the House, prompting strong opposition from Republicans. State Representative Chris Miller (R-Hindsboro) expressed his frustration with the lack of transparency and perceived corruption from the Democratic party, stating, “Yesterday we witnessed a brazen attack against Illinois democracy and residents are once again left in the dark by the Democrat party.”

Miller criticized the last-minute filing of the bill, SB2412, as a political maneuver aimed at suppressing Republican involvement in filling ballot vacancies. He accused the Democrats of altering state election laws to benefit their own party, referring to the bill as a product of the “Bad Idea Factory” and dismissing it as an election year gimmick.

Highlighting the contrast between the two parties, Miller emphasized the commitment of House Republicans to transparency, truth, and ethical democracy. He underlined their focus on legislative initiatives such as tax relief and ethics reform, while accusing Democrats of disregarding commonsense bills and resorting to intimidation and fear-mongering tactics.

In response to the passage of SB2412, Miller reaffirmed the determination of House Republicans to uphold ethical legislative practices and advocate for the interests of Illinois residents. The video titled "The Truth Behind SB2412" on repcmiller.com provides further insights into the Republican stance on the election omnibus bill.

Representative Chris Miller represents Illinois’ 101st House District, encompassing parts of Coles County, including portions of Champaign, Douglas, and Vermilion Counties along the I-57 corridor. For additional information, inquiries can be directed to Rep. Miller’s office at (217) 508-4108.