Honesty, Integrity and Service
I’m Jim Marter, Republican for Congress in Illinois’ 14th Congressional District, where I live and have raised my family for the last 24 years. I now have grandchildren here and I believe we deserve much better than what we’re seeing from Washington. I love America and I love Illinois. Our future is bright if we rein in big government, return to American freedoms and principles and send wise and knowledgeable, servant-leaders to Washington.
The arrogant, political “ruling class” must be replaced and with your help, we can have true representation in Congress.
Conservative, Republican-Illinois
Leadership, Service, Persistance, Courage, Commitment, Teamwork and Action. It takes more than words to build a brighter future.
- 2024 Republican Nominee for US Congress 14th District, Illinois
- Won Primary, defeating his opponent earning over 79% of the vote.
- 2024 Delegate for President TRUMP 14th District, Illinois
- Received most votes of all Delegates, Trump and other nominees.
- Current Oswego Library District Board Trustee https://www.oswego.lib.il.us/about-us/board-of-trustees/
- Precinct Committee person, Oswego 22, currently and served since 2015, elected four times, including defeated primary opponent 80% to 20%.
- Elected and Served as Kendall County Republican Chairman (Three full terms, between 2016 – 2024)
- Elected more than 15 New Republican office holders in Kendall County, Maintained and Increased Republican Control in Kendall County
- Campaign manager and consultant to dozens of candidates in the last ten years.
- Deputy on Illinois GOP State Central Committee for the 14th District (2022)
- Illinois 2020 14th District Presidential Elector
- Illinois Conservative Union – Advisory Board Member. www.ILPAC.org
- Opposed Mark Kirk in Republican Primary for U.S. Senate and opposed Adam Kinzinger in Republican Primary for U.S. House, because of their lack on conservative values.
- Received more votes in a statewide Republican primary than Governor Bruce Rauner received in either of his statewide gubernatorial primaries, which he won.
A Legacy of Leadership and Service
Jim was raised in Bartonville, Illinois in Peoria County. He graduated from Limestone Community High School where he established his leadership skills through academics in honors classes, participated in sports, including swimming, track, cross country and basketball during his school years.
Jim is a 1984 graduate of Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management and a minor in Computer Science. He was on Purdue’s Swimming team during his freshman year and learned discipline, perseverance, and fortitude in NCAA Division I athletics. He earned a place on the Dean’s list spring 1983 and fall 1984. He graduated in 3 ½ Years in December 1984.
In 1995, He received professional certification from the American Production and Inventory Control Society, a Certification in Production and Inventory Mgmt. (CPIM)
Faith, family, and community are the foundation of Jim’ life. Jim has been married to his wife Jill for 39 years and they have four children and five grandchildren to date. Jim and Jill are active parishioners at St. Anne Parish.
Jim’s long history of community service includes:
- Lifeguard and Swimming Instructor 1979-80 Peoria Park District, Lake Camelot 1980-84
- Co-founded 1981 and coached 1981-1984 the competitive Lake Camelot Swim Team in Mapleton, Illinois, it is still thriving to this day.
- Served on his Church’s Education Commission.
- Served as a Coach and Board Member, Meet Director and was elected to Vice-President of the club of the USA Swimming Club, Midland Dolphins in Midland, MI for 5 years. 1992-97
- In Aurora, IL Coached Boys and Girls Grade School Basketball Leagues for 5 years. 2005-10
- In Oswego Troop 63, he served 15 years as a Scout Leader, as Assistance Scout Master and board Member. 1999-2015
PROFESSIONAL CAREER SUMMARY
Contact Us
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- 1 (815) 585-8006
- P.O. Box 271 Oswego IL 60543 USA