John Shimkus
Report Candidate Issue
John Shimkus
U.S.A.
Personal Background
John Shimkus holds a foundational background rooted in military service and education. He graduated from the United States Military Academy and served in the Army, achieving notable distinctions before transitioning to the Army Reserve. Shimkus earned an MBA and began a career in education, teaching at a high school while also obtaining a teaching certificate. His early political involvement began with local government roles, where he became the first Republican to hold certain positions in decades. Shimkus' professional expertise spans military leadership, education, and local governance, establishing a diverse skill set.
Political Ideas
John Shimkus combines a staunch advocacy for free-market principles with a surprising opposition to stringent environmental regulations, suggesting a unique alignment of economic and industrial interests. His support for increased defense spending contrasts with his limited government intervention stance, revealing a selective approach to federal authority. Shimkus's backing of school choice and charter schools, coupled with his opposition to the Affordable Care Act, highlights an ideological consistency in favoring market-driven solutions over government-led initiatives.
Campaigns
Election History
Illinois's 15th congressional district, 2018
181,294 votes (70.90%)
Election History
Illinois's 15th congressional district, 2016
274,554 votes (100.00%)
Election History
Illinois's 15th congressional district, 2014
166,274 votes (74.90%)
Election History
Illinois's 15th congressional district, 2012
205,775 votes (68.60%)
Election History
Illinois's 19th district general election, November 2, 2010: 51
166,166 votes (71.22%)
Illinois's 19th district Republican primary, February 2, 2010: 59
48,680 votes (85.34%)
Election History
Illinois's 19th congressional district election, 2008
203,434 votes (64.46%)
Election History
Illinois House of Representatives 19th District
63.00% of vote
Election History
Illinois House of Representatives 19th District
69.40% of vote
Election History
Illinois House of Representatives 19th District
54.79% of vote
Election History
Illinois House of Representatives 20th District
63.00% of vote
Election History
Illinois House of Representatives 20th District
61.30% of vote
Election History
Illinois House of Representatives 20th District
50.26% of vote
Election History
Illinois House of Representatives 20th District
43.50% of vote
Winner: Dick Durbin
Create an account and provide your Gender info to access this filter.
Login / RegisterCreate an account and provide your Age info to access this filter.
Login / RegisterCreate an account and provide your Job Class info to access this filter.
Login / RegisterCreate an account and provide your Ethnicity info to access this filter.
Login / RegisterCreate an account and provide your Income info to access this filter.
Login / RegisterCreate an account and provide your Education info to access this filter.
Login / RegisterPolitical Leaning
Explore how the John Shimkus's political views compare to the political party's stances nationwide or the party's stances within their state.
Insufficient data is currently available. Please check back later while we compile updates.
Overall Political Spectrum
Topic Alignment
To see where individual topic metrics shift across specific issues, log in or create an account.