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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 the following statement today, denouncing

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 District,” said Jim Marter, Republican

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

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 Endorsement of Congressman Mike Bost.

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

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)

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

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

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 family ties to convicted sex
