Jerry Long for State Representative
Recent News About Jerry Long for State Representative
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State Democratic Party to be added as defendant in Rep. Long's defamation lawsuit against opponent, source says
A defamation lawsuit filed earlier this week by Illinois state Rep. Jerry Long (R-Streator) against his opponent in the District 76 House race will be amended to include the Democratic Party of Illinois, the Illinois Valley Times has learned.
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'Unapologetically pro-life,' Long rails against abortion bill
It's not just the moral aspect of House Bill 40 that Rep. Jerry Long (R-Streator) finds offensive. He also has trouble understanding why a state in such dire financial straits would want to go deeper in debt.
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Second time's a charm as Long wins District 76 state House race
It was a hard-fought battle, but Republican candidate Jerry Long took the District 76 state House seat by approximately 600 votes.
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Former state senator endorses Long in District 76 state House race
Jerry Long, Republican candidate for the District 76 state House seat, recently revealed via his Facebook page that he has attained the enthusiastic endorsement of former Republican state Sen. Gary Dahl, expressing gratitude for the statesman’s support.
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Long says Skoog loyal to 'party bosses and special interests,' not voters
Jerry Long, the Republican candidate for the District 76 state House seat, recently expressed frustration over the way elected officials are managing the state’s budget.
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Mautino scandal simmers a year later, but will it reach boiling point?
Auditor General Frank Mautino is not a popular guy in the public eye, considering that he was confirmed to assume his 10-year post by an overwhelming majority of Assembly legislators a year ago.
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Long says it's time for curtain to fall on 'theater politics' in Springfield
House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) was first elected when Jerry Long, Republican candidate for the District 76 state House seat, was only a boy — and Long rates that as a strong formative argument for term limits.
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Long compares state government, economy to mushroom
Jerry Long, the Republican candidate for the District 76 state House seat, recently compared the Illinois economy to a broken mushroom.
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Long views term limits, redistricting reform as 'the will of the people'
Jerry Long, Republican candidate for the District 76 State House race, recently expressed his support for the voter-led Independent Map Amendment, as well as term limits for lawmakers.
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Known for frugality, Long keeps on truckin' with latest state House bid
Jerry Long, the Republican candidate for the District 76 state House seat, expressed his willingness to sacrifice his job and seniority to run for office and serve the constituents in his district recently.
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Long sacrifices employment for civic duty in second bid for House seat in District 76
Jerry Lee Long, a Republican from Streator who is seeking the state House seat in District 76, recently left his job of 17 years for the opportunity to run for the office a second time.
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Long: Chicago-weighted state school funding formula amounts to 'theft'
Jerry Long, the Republican candidate challenging Democratic incumbent Andy Skoog for his District 76 State House seat, has a clear view of what needs to change in Illinois for the state to prosper.
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GOP State House candidates echo Rauner's call for term limits
The political machine that is Illinois’ government is fueled by entrenched career politicians who have held elected positions for decades, a situation that must change for the state to prosper, GOP State House candidates and Gov. Bruce Rauner said.
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Long: Term-limits referendum needed 'to take back our state'
State Rep. Jerry Long (R-Dist. 76) is among many in Illinois advocating for term limits.
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Long vows to vote against any new gun-control legislation
Put union truck driver Jerry Long in the driver’s seat in Springfield as a new state representative, and he would have no problem down-thumbing any bill that would enact more gun control.
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Long shows voters 'resume,' part of which sits in a big rig
Jerry Long, a Republican candidate running for the District 76 State House seat, recently showed voters his "resume," which includes a picture of his big-rig workload on his Facebook page.
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Long's warning after police killings: Without cops, there's 'chaos'
Jerry Long, Republican candidate for the State House District 76 seat, spoke out recently following the current spate of police shootings in Dallas and Baton Rouge, citing personal and professional concerns.
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Long joins calls for Mautino to resign amid campaign spending probes
Jerry Long, Republican candidate for the State House District 76 seat, recently called for Auditor General Frank Mautino's resignation.
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Illinois Rebuild Project labels Skoog ‘double-talking politician’
Illinois state Rep. Andrew Skoog (D-District 76) is “just another double-talking politician” who is all too eager to please House Speaker Michael Madigan, the Illinois Rebuild Project says.
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Long accuses Skoog of using state funds for re-election bid
Jerry Long, Republican candidate for the District 76 State House seat, recently lambasted a tactic taken by incumbent Rep. Andy Skoog, his Democratic opponent, labeling Skoog’s use of campaign funds for mailing materials as a “stunt (showing) blatant disregard for the law.”