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Dan Caulkins 800 | Facebook / Dan Caulkins 800
Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) is running in the upcoming June 28 Republican primary election to represent a new district.
“I filed my book of petitions with the State Board of Elections,” Caulkins wrote on Facebook. “Thank you to everyone who took the time to sign. I will continue to fight for you in Springfield!”
In December, Caulkins announced that he would run to represent the newly created 88th District.
Candidates can file their petitions until March 14. March 7 was the first day for candidates to get their names on the ballot.
He is on six committees, such as the Prescription Drug Affordability Committee. He’s also on the Energy & Environment Committee. He’s been vocal about the Russia-Ukraine War’s impact on natural resources during times of conflict.
“What we are seeing happen in Eastern Europe is the result of the current administration’s terrible policy decisions,” Caulkins said in a statement. “By prohibiting the private sector of our great country and in Illinois to not only use our natural resources but actually grow our energy output has enriched our enemies and made our friends dependent on them. The consequences are very obvious when Russia can fund its military with $100 a barrel oil vs $50 a barrel with the ability to cut off natural gas deliveries to our allies.”
Caulkins is a military veteran with more than 20 years of service, retiring as a major in the U.S. Army. He has worked for ADM and other local companies and has run his businesses focusing on providing long-term care and assisted living for disabled adults.
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