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John Shimkus

Republican · House · Illinois · 1997–2021

John Shimkus was a Republican U.S. representative from Illinois, serving 1997–2021. Sponsored 86 bills, 11 of which became law. Cast 15,132 votes and missed 2.9%.

Years in Congress
23
Bills sponsored
86
Became law
11
Votes missed
2.9%
Raised (all campaigns)
$19.8M
Born
1958

Terms in office

  • House, Illinois, 20th District1997–2003 · Republican
  • House, Illinois, 19th District2003–2013 · Republican
  • House, Illinois, 15th District2013–2021 · Republican

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Capitol Receipts, “John Shimkus (R-IL), House 1997–2021,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/S000364/john-shimkus (accessed 2026-10-13).

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