Wilhour Announces for Re-Election

Wilhour cited what he termed a consistent voting record against tax increases and what he called the "far-left policies" being pushed by Governor JB Pritzker as reasons he should get another term.

“I ran for office because I wanted to be an advocate for reform,” Wilhour said. “Springfield needs leaders who have the courage to push for reform and who will prioritize the way we spend and allocate taxpayer money. We are in dire straits in Illinois and we cannot achieve our goals of lowering property taxes, making continuing investments in infrastructure, properly funding education and protecting our most vulnerable until we have leaders who are willing to make the tough choices. Raising taxes is not a tough choice. It is the easy way out. Illinois is broke because too many career politicians have taken the easy way out for far too long.”

Wilhour said in addition to running for re-election, he will be campaigning against the progressive income tax, saying it would only serve to "enrich and empower the political ruling class in Illinois."

Wilhour was raised on a family farm in rural Altamont, the fourth of six children. He partners with his dad and brothers on their family farm, and is one of two managing partners with Longhorn Buildings, LLC, their family owned construction business. He is a graduate of St. Elmo High School, and served in the Army National Guard as an Intelligence Analyst. He and his wife Amber have three sons and live in Beecher City.

Wilhour is seeking his second term as State Representative. The Primary Election is March 17, 2020.