Danville, IL -(Effingham Radio)- Conservative Republican Vermilion County Treasurer Darren Duncan, a seventh-generation farmer and candidate for the GOP nomination for the 15th Congressional District won a major victory over the weekend capturing the Marion County Republican Straw Poll.
Duncan won the straw poll at the Marion County Reagan Tribute Dinner hosted by the Marion County Republican Women Saturday night in Salem.
Duncan topped his nearest opponent by seven percentage points.
“I’m honored by the support of Republicans in Marion County,” said Duncan. “We’re confident our support of President Trump and message of common-sense conservatism, support of the 2nd amendment and commitment to the sanctity of life are resonating with voters all around the 15th District.”
Duncan says he wants to help President Trump pass a conservative agenda through Congress, including helping President Trump secure our southern border.
He and his wife, Natalie, have four children. You can learn more about Darren and his campaign for Congress at www.duncanforillinois.com.
The 15th Congressional District covers all or parts of 33 counties in central and southern Illinois. It stretches from Champaign and Ford Counties to the north, all the way south to the Ohio River and across to Madison County, just outside of St. Louis. The district includes Danville, Mattoon-Charleston, Effingham, Harrisburg, Metropolis, and Collinsville.
The current Congressman, John Shimkus, is not seeking re-election.
