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I’m Jim Marter running for Congress in Illinois’ 14th District.
I love America and our freedoms. We need to defend and preserve them for future generations. Much of what our government does, stands in the way of a prosperous and free future.
In Congress, I will fight for your God-given rights and be relentless at cutting the size and scope of the federal government. With the right policies and unwavering commitment, we can unleash the economy, secure our nation and advance the American Dream.
Who we send to Congress matters. With the right people representing us, we can again become the standard by which all nations are measured, in education, healthcare, security, innovation and quality of life. With your help, America can be the strongest, safest and most respected nation the world. Let’s make America productive, prosperous and free.
Will you help? If our commitment is firm, our future is bright.
I’m Jim Marter and I’m asking for your support.
In Congress, these will be my priorities
We must defend the American dream
We need policies that uphold and defend American values, principles, rights and freedoms. You have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Big government is a threat to all three. Government officials who believe they can silence your speech, restrict your healthcare options, close your houses of worship, pry into your finances and threaten your job, are not worthy to represent you or this great nation. It’s time to replace them. Let’s do that for Illinois’ 14th District. Will you join me in the fight?
Elected:
Oswego Library Board Trustee
Elected:
Kendall County GOP Chairman Picked up 13 New Republican Seats
Elected:
Unanimously as Deputy for IL-14 Congressional District on GOP State Central Committee
Candidate for Congress IL-14
to replace Democrat Lauren Underwood
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03/03/2022
Jim Marter for Congress (IL14) on Newsmax Discussing Cyber Security and the War in Ukraine
Jim Marter is running to unseat Democrat Congresswoman Lauren Underwood from Illinois’ 14th Congressional District. He wants to end the Biden Administration’s harmful policies that
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03/15/2022
James Marter for Congress speaks with Brannon Howse at CPAC on Lindell TV
James Marter’s knowledge and experience is on display as he visits with Brannon Howse about Illinois’ business environment, crime, taxes, mandates and more, along with
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04/24/2022
James Marter for Congress at CPAC with Real America’s Voice
James Marter for Congress, running in Illinois’ 14th Congressional District, visits with Steve Gruber, Host of Real America’s Voice Live, during CPAC 2022. Topics covered
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06/21/2023
Jared Craig, President of GA Veterans for Trump Interviews Jim Marter on his 2024 Run for US Congress IL-14
Jared Craig interviews Jim Marter about his US Congressional race for Illinois district 14 seat. Marter shares his personal history and motivations for seeking office
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Campaign Press Releases
01/31/2025
Jim Marter Issues Statement on Lauren Underwood’s Failing Record on Women’s Safety
Marter Stands in Support of Female Victims of Illegal Alien Violence, Criticizes Underwood’s Radical Voting Record OSWEGO, ILLINOIS (January 31, 2025) — Congressional candidate Jim Marter released
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09/30/2024
Jim Marter for Congress (IL-14) Announces Update to Lincoln Douglass Debate with Lauren Underwood
OSWEGO, ILLINOIS (September 30, 2024) — “On August 13th, 2024, I challenged my opponent, Lauren Underwood to do what’s best for the voters of Illinois’ 14th Congressional
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08/29/2024
Jim Marter for Congress calls on opponent Lauren Underwood to set the record straight on her DNC Speech
“Remember, Obamacare was a government imposed tax increase that raised costs, limited options and replaced the free market. Putting government bureaucrats between you and your doctor isn’t healthcare.”— Jim Marter, Republican Nominee for Congress, IL-14
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08/19/2024
Jim Marter, Republican Nominee for Congress (IL-14) Announces Endorsement from Congressman Mike Bost
OSWEGO, IL, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2024 — Jim Marter the Republican Nominee for US Congress in Illinois’ 14th District is honored to have the
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08/14/2024
Marter for Congress (R) Challenges Opponent Underwood (D) to Lincoln-Douglas Debates Beginning at Historic Debate Site
“The people of all seven counties in the 14th District deserve a comprehensive exchange of policies and contrasts, to be well informed before voting. Rigorous debate sets us apart and has kept us FREE.”— Jim Marter, Republican Nominee for Congress, IL-14
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07/12/2024
Marter for Congress Calls Out Underwood for Failing to Protect U.S. Citizens’ Votes from Foreign Interference
“This sheds a new light on my opponent’s immigration policy. Instead of securing our border, they are hoping the flood of illegals will flood the ballot boxes too and re-elect her and Joe Biden.”— Jim Marter for Congress (IL-14)
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06/19/2024
Jim Marter named “Champion of Freedom” for Juneteenth 2024 by Greater Chicagoland Black Chamber of Commerce
“It’s especially meaningful to be receiving this on Juneteenth, a day we’re united in recognizing and celebrating the end of slavery.”— Jim Marter
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06/14/2024
Jim Marter, Republican Nominee for Congress (IL-14) Announces Major Endorsement from Congressman Darin LaHood
“Jim would be a valued member of the House Republican Caucus, helping to secure our border, ignite the American economy, and cut out of control spending in D.C.”— Congressman, Darin LaHood
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05/31/2024
Jim Marter for Congress (IL-14) Questions Underwood’s Association with R.I. Democrat with ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Jim Marter, Republican Nominee for US Congress in Illinois’ 14th District, has questions about opponent’s attendance at controversial Congressmen’s event, who the press has reported, has
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05/31/2024
Jim Marter, Republican for Congress (IL-14) calls for terror supporting, non-citizen college students to be deported
Jim Marter, Republican Nominee for Congress in Illinois’ 14th District, issued a statement about the college campus protestors who are waving Hamas and Hezbollah flags
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04/12/2024
Jim Marter demands Rep. Underwood clarify who she believes, the hostages or her Democrat Comrades
Democrat Congressman Jamaal Boman came under intense criticism when the media reported his comments about the treatment of female hostages by Hamas. According to Politico,
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03/19/2024
Republican Jim Marter wins Primary for Congressional District IL-14, will face off against Democrat Lauren Underwood
Jim Marter has been declared the winner in the Republican Primary for Illinois’ 14th Congressional District. Marter received overwhelming support from Republican voters in all
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12/19/2023
Jim Marter for Congress Asks Why the Silence on Key Votes from Opponent Underwood
Recent votes do not match the values of our district and we’re suffering from a lack of leadership and representation. My campaign is an opportunity to rectify this situation.
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11/08/2023
Marter for Congress Asking, “Why the Silence on Anti-Semitism” from Illinois Congress Members
I don’t see Representative Underwood anywhere on this issue but on the wrong side of it.
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10/11/2023
Jim Marter Calls On Underwood to Condemn BLM Chicago’s Social Media Post
This hate and anti-Semitism is not a part of our community and it’s about time we have representation in Congress that shares our views
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10/09/2023
Jim Marter for Congress (IL-14) Releases Statement on Support for Israel, Condemning Failed Foreign Policy of Opponent
Bad policies ruin economies and embolden evil and we’re seeing that manifested at home and abroad.
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09/12/2023
Jim Marter calls for Transparency and Accountability in the House of Representatives
The people of IL-14 have a problem with politicians saying one thing and voting for the exact opposite. I’m running to solve that problem.
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09/06/2023
Jim Marter Calls for Transparency from Underwood on Afghanistan
I do not support aid to Afghanistan while the Taliban are running the country. We cannot ensure the aid will go to the hungry and those in need of medical attention.
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07/18/2023
Jim Marter Calls out Lauren Underwood to Condemn Progressive Chair Representative Jayapal’s Comments about Israel
As your next Congressman, I will always call balls and strikes when it comes to condemning anti-Semitism. I condemn Rep. Jaypal’s comments about Israel and I encourage Lauren Underwood to do the same.
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06/27/2023
Jim Marter Statement on the Bi-Partisan Passage of the REINS ACT
Jim Marter, Republican Congressional Candidate for Illinois’ 14th Congressional District, issues the following statement on the passage of the REINS ACT. “I am deeply disappointed
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06/21/2023
Jared Craig, President of GA Veterans for Trump Interviews Jim Marter on his 2024 Run for US Congress IL-14
Jared Craig interviews Jim Marter about his US Congressional race for Illinois district 14 seat. Marter shares his personal history and motivations for seeking office
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06/21/2023
Jim Marter Formally Announces His Run Against Congresswoman Lauren Underwood
Congressional Candidate Jim Marter announced today that he is running against Congresswoman Lauren Underwood for Illinois’ 14th Congressional District. Marter said, “Illinois deserves better and
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06/15/2022
Marter: Underwood, Democrats to Blame for Caterpillar Move
James Marter, running in the Republican Primary to oppose Lauren Underwood, called out his Democrat opponent for favoring partisan politics over representing Illinois’ 14th District.
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06/13/2022
Marter Calls Underwood to Account for Democrats’ Failed Energy Policy and Record High Gas Prices
Today, Republican Congressional Candidate, Jim Marter, demanded action from Democrat opponent Underwood and her party, to take steps to reduce energy costs affecting all Americans
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05/23/2022
Marter for Congress (IL14) Releases New Mailer
Jim Marter has released his newest Primary election mailer, reaching nearly 100,000 voters in Illinois’ 14th District. The themes of “Faith, Family and Freedom” are
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05/21/2022
Marter Sounds Alarm on Biden’s Increase to WHO’s Authority, Calls for Underwood and Congress to Act
Today, Congressional Candidate, Jim Marter, (IL-14), is calling upon Congresswoman Lauren Underwood and other Members of Congress to take immediate action and demand the Biden
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04/30/2022
Jim Marter for Congress (IL-14) Receives Illinois Family Action Endorsement
“I’m excited and grateful to receive this important endorsement from Illinois Family Action. Their mission in part is to make sure our politicians and representatives
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04/28/2022
Marter Issues Statement on the Holocaust Remembrance Day
Oswego, IL (April 28, 2022) – Congressional Candidate, Jim Marter wishes to recognize Holocaust Remembrance Day and encourages 3 minutes of silent personal prayer to remember
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04/25/2022
Marter Calls on Underwood to Join Bi-Partisan Opposition to Ending Title 42
Congressional Republican Jim Marter calls on Democrat opponent Lauren Underwood to join Republicans and her Democrat colleagues in opposing plans to prematurely end Title 42
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04/24/2022
James Marter for Congress at CPAC with Real America’s Voice
James Marter for Congress, running in Illinois’ 14th Congressional District, visits with Steve Gruber, Host of Real America’s Voice Live, during CPAC 2022. Topics covered
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04/21/2022
Marter Wins First Debate in Race to Unseat Underwood in IL-14
Congressional candidate Jim Marter was the obvious winner in a well attended debate that took place in Yorkville, Illinois on Wednesday evening. Organized by the
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04/11/2022
Jim Marter for Congress (IL-14) Announces Major Endorsement from Veterans For America First
“I’m excited and grateful to receive this important endorsement from the Veterans For America First. Their mission to support our veterans and first responders is
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04/08/2022
Jim Marter Calls on Lauren Underwood to Join Bi-Partisan Stand Against Iran Nuclear Deal
Republican Congressional Candidate Jim Marter (IL-14) is calling on his Democrat opponent, Representative Lauren Underwood, to join the bi-partisan stand against the Iran Nuclear Deal.
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03/16/2022
Jim Marter for Congress (IL14) Releases Third Round of Endorsements, Topping One Hundred
Jim Marter, Republican for Congress in IL14 is running to unseat Democrat Lauren Underwood. Today, Jim released dozens of additional, personal endorsements, which puts his
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03/15/2022
James Marter for Congress speaks with Brannon Howse at CPAC on Lindell TV
James Marter’s knowledge and experience is on display as he visits with Brannon Howse about Illinois’ business environment, crime, taxes, mandates and more, along with
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03/10/2022
Jim Marter for Congress Announces Major Endorsement: Illinois Congresswoman, Mary Miller
“I’m excited and grateful to have Congresswoman Mary Miller’s endorsement. She’s one of the shining stars representing Illinois because of her leadership, intelligence and courage.
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03/08/2022
Jim Marter Files for IL14 Congressional Race with More than Three Times the Signatures Required
James Marter filed his petition package yesterday to be placed on the ballot as a candidate for Congress in Illinois’ 14th District. “This marks another
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03/07/2022
James Marter Issues Statement on Jewish Democratic Council’s Endorsement of Underwood
James Marter issued the following statement in response to the Jewish Democratic Council of America, on their endorsement of Lauren Underwood. “I’m the only candidate
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03/03/2022
Jim Marter for Congress (IL14) on Newsmax Discussing Cyber Security and the War in Ukraine
Jim Marter is running to unseat Democrat Congresswoman Lauren Underwood from Illinois’ 14th Congressional District. He wants to end the Biden Administration’s harmful policies that
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03/01/2022
Jim Marter (IL14) Releases Response to State of the Union
Following this evening’s State of the Union Address by President Joe Biden, Jim Marter, Congressional Candidate in Illinois 14, released the following statements. “President Biden
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02/22/2022
James Marter Announces Support for Senator Rick Scott’s Rescue America Plan, Pledges Active Work on 11 Points
James Marter, running for Congress in Illinois’ 14th Congressional District, has again demonstrated his leadership with early support for Senator Rick Scott’s Plan to Rescue
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02/02/2022
Marter Calls For Releasing List of World War II War Criminals
James Marter, running for Congress in Illinois’ 14th Congressional District has been an outspoken supporter of United States ally, Israel. Today, Marter is calling for
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01/13/2022
James Marter Challenges Primary Opponents to a Town Hall Debate
Today James Marter, Republican for Congress in Illinois’ 14th District, announced that he is challenging his primary opponents to a town hall debate. Marter’s Communications
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01/09/2022
Marter Calls for Underwood to Renounce Jan. 6 Comparisons to Pearl Harbor, 9/11 Attacks
James Marter asks Representative Underwood if she supports Vice President Harris’ widely reported statements comparing January 6, 2020 to Pearl Harbor and 9/11. “For one,
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01/06/2022
James Marter for Congress (IL14) Releases Impressive Second Round of Endorsements
James Marter’s campaign for Congress in Illinois’ 14th District, has released its second round of personal endorsements. Marter is the twice elected, current Chairman of
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12/07/2021
Marter Announces Taxpayer Group Endorsement, Contrasts with Underwood’s Failing Scores
Today, James Marter, running for Congress in Illinois’ 14th Congressional District, highlighted his opponent’s record on taxes and spending. While a spokesperson for Taxpayers United
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11/28/2021
Marter Pledges Support for Parental Bill of Rights in Education
Today James Marter, Republican candidate for Congress in Illinois 14, pledged to support legislation creating a parents bill of rights in the education of their
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11/20/2021
Marter Campaign Releases Insights on Spending Spree Passed by House Democrats
“People are tired of being lied to so I’m going to tell them the truth. The Build Back Better Bill would massively expand social welfare
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11/18/2021
Marter Calls Out Underwood’s Hypocrisy on Gosar Censure Vote
James Marter, running for Congress in Illinois’ 14th Congressional District, issued a statement on yesterday’s vote to censure Representative Gosar over his cartoon tweet. “I
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11/18/2021
James Marter Denounces Underwood’s Silence on $450,000 Payouts to Illegal Immigrants Separated at the Border
James Marter, candidate for Congress in Illinois’ 14th District, expressed outrage over president Biden’s plan to pay illegal immigrants $450,000 per person, for being separated
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11/16/2021
James Marter for Congress (IL14) Releases Impressive List of First Round Endorsements
Jim Marter’s campaign for Congress in Illinois’ 14th District, has released a first round list of personal endorsements. Marter is the twice elected, current Chairman
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11/10/2021
Congresswoman Underwood Owes Nursing Community and Her Constituents an Apology
U.S. Congressional Candidate James Marter called on Lauren Underwood to apologize to the Nursing Community and her constituents for deceiving them and endangering their lives.
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11/03/2021
James Marter Calls on Congresswoman Lauren Underwood to Say NO to Palestinian Consulate in Jerusalem
U.S. Congressional Candidate James Marter called on Representative Lauren Underwood to join her colleagues against the opening of a consulate for the Palestinian Authority in
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10/29/2021
Marter Calls Upon Congresswoman Underwood to Say NO to the IRS Power Grab
James Marter, Candidate for Congress in Illinois’ 14th District, is calling on Congresswoman Underwood to stand with her constituents and oppose her party’s weaponizing of
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10/27/2021
Marter Campaign Announces Endorsement from Michele Bachmann
“I’m extremely proud and honored to have an endorsement from former Congresswoman, Michele Bachmann, Her strong stand for Constitutional government, lower taxes, education reform and
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10/20/2021
Marter Receives First Ever Endorsements from Ground Zero Chaplain and Child Bride Rescuer
“I’m proud and honored to have earned the trust of people like these heroic individuals,” explains James Marter, announcing two more endorsements of his run
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10/18/2021
James Marter Issues Response to Underwood Campaign’s Comments in the Press
James Marter issued a statement today to Congresswoman Lauren Underwood’s Campaign’s in response to recent comments in the local press. Responding with comments to Marter’s
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10/13/2021
James Marter Announces District Change and Will Run to Unseat Lauren Underwood
Congressional Candidate, James Marter announced today that his bid for Congress will be to unseat Congresswoman Lauren Underwood. Anticipating the new congressional district maps, Marter
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10/05/2021
Candidate Marter Says Attorney General’s Memo Declares War on Parents
Congressional Candidate, James Marter has issued a statement in response to Attorney General, Merrick Garland’s memo this week. “AG Garland’s memo to the FBI is
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09/24/2021
James Marter Calls on Lauren Underwood to Condemn Congresswoman Tlaib for Anti-Semitism
Congressional Candidate, James Marter called on Congresswoman Lauren Underwood today to join her fellow Democrat colleague, Congressman Ted Deutch of Florida, to condemn Congresswoman Tlaib’s
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09/22/2021
James Marter Calls Out Lauren Underwood for Being Soft on Anti-Semitism
Congressional Candidate, James Marter called out Congresswoman Lauren Underwood today for being a “friend to anti-Semites” instead of a friend to Israel. “Representative Underwood failed
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09/17/2021
Marter Calls on Congresswoman Underwood To Return Donations from Soros Family Member
Congressional Candidate James Marter announced today, that he is calling for Congresswoman Lauren Underwood to return donations she received from George Soros’ son, Robert, according
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09/14/2021
James Marter To Hold A Faith Family & Freedom Rally Fundraiser In Pingree Grove, IL
Congressional Candidate James Marter released details today, on his campaign’s Faith, Family and Freedom Rally and Fundraiser scheduled for September 16th in Pingree Grove, Illinois.
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09/08/2021
James Marter Calls Upon Congresswoman Lauren Underwood To Return Donations from Tax Debtor Donor
Congressional Candidate James Marter announced today, that he is calling for Congresswoman Lauren Underwood to return donations she received from James Simons. According to the
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