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For Immediate Release June 17, 2022   Contact: Chris Mulcahey  press@jessereising.com      Reising maintains double the amount of the rest of the primary field combined   Decatur, IL. – This week, FEC filings showed the latest fundraising numbers for candidates in the thirteenth congressional district. Heading into the final stretch of the campaign, the… Continue reading Reising Continues to Top the Field in Fundraising

For Immediate Release June 14, 2022   Contact: Chris Mulcahey  press@jessereising.com      Jesse Reising attended the club event to rally conservative voters ahead of June 28th   Springfield, IL. – Yesterday, Jesse Reising joined Sangamon Republicans at their Evening Republican Club event, two weeks before the June 28th primary election.    The Sangamon County… Continue reading Sangamon County Republicans Host Jesse Reising with Primary Election Nearing

For Immediate Release June 14, 2022   Contact: Chris Mulcahey  press@jessereising.com      Decatur, IL. – Today, Caterpillar, Inc., a mainstay of downstate Illinois, announced it will relocate its headquarters to the state of Texas. Caterpillar currently employees more than 17,000 Illiosians.    Like many across the state, this news is especially personal for Reising… Continue reading Jesse Reising Reacts to Caterpillar Relocation

For Immediate Release June 9, 2022   Contact: Chris Mulcahey  press@jessereising.com      Reising will introduce legislation that reforms Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934   Swansea, IL. –  Today, Jesse Reising introduces his plan to amend Section 230 of the Communications Act by narrowing the scope of liability protections that Big Tech… Continue reading Jesse Reising Unveils Big Tech Reform As First Piece of Day One Agenda

For Immediate Release: June 8, 2022    Contact: Chris Mulcahey  press@jessereising.com      Decatur, IL. – This week Americans For Prosperity Action-Illinois endorsed Jesse Reising in his campaign for the thirteenth congressional district of Illinois.    “In Congress, Reising will be a champion for Illinois taxpayers, working to lower taxes, curb harmful and unnecessary regulations,… Continue reading Americans For Prosperity Action Endorses Jesse Reising For Congress

For Immediate Release: June 6, 2022    Contact: Chris Mulcahey  press@jessereising.com      Decatur, IL. – Last week, world-renowned neurosurgeon and President Trump’s Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Ben Carson, joined Jesse Reising on the campaign trail in Illinois’ thirteenth congressional district.   Dr. Carson and Reising spoke about the critical period our… Continue reading IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Dr. Ben Carson Joins Jesse Reising on Campaign Trail

For Immediate Release: May 26, 2022    Contact: Chris Mulcahey  press@jessereising.com        “If we are going to stop Biden’s reckless agenda, we need strong conservatives like Jesse in Congress.”   Decatur, IL. – Today, Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas endorsed Jesse Reising’s candidacy in his bid for Illinois’ competitive thirteenth congressional district. This support… Continue reading Senator Tom Cotton Endorses Jesse Reising For IL-13

For Immediate Release: May 23, 2022    Contact: Chris Mulcahey  press@jessereising.com       “As a Constitutional Conservative, the Second Amendment clearly guarantees the right of the people to keep and bear arms.”    Decatur, IL. – Today, Jesse Reising, Republican candidate for Illinois’ thirteenth district, earned an AQ rating from the National Rifle Association for… Continue reading Jesse Reising Receives Top AQ Rating From NRA

For Immediate Release: May 23, 2022    Contact: Chris Mulcahey  press@jessereising.com        Reising continues to receive overwhelming support in Sangamon County   Springfield, IL. – Today, Jesse Reising, Republican candidate for Illinois’ Thirteenth Congressional District, announces the endorsements of twenty-four Sangamon County Government Officials. This comes following the endorsements of Sangamon County Sheriff Jack… Continue reading Sangamon County Officials Endorse Jesse Reising For IL-13

For Immediate Release: May 19, 2022    Contact: Chris Mulcahey  press@jessereising.com      Decatur, IL. – Early voting begins today in Illinois as the results of an internal DCCC poll show Republicans in battleground districts leading Democrats by eight points on the generic ballot.    The polling conducted in April confirms that Illinois’ thirteenth congressional… Continue reading Generic Ballot Shows Significant Republican Lead As Early Voting Begins

For Immediate Release: May 18, 2022    Contact: Chris Mulcahey  press@jessereising.com      Decatur, IL. – Today, Jesse Reising, Republican candidate for Illinois’ thirteenth congressional district, is out with a new digital ad with the clear message that he is the tough on crime candidate who will fight back against the “Defund the Police” movement… Continue reading New Jesse Reising Campaign Ad: Law & Order

For Immediate Release: May 11, 2022    Contact: Chris Mulcahey  press@jessereising.com      Under Biden, Budzinski played pivotal role in killing energy sector jobs   Decatur, IL. – Today, Jesse Reising is up with new billboards throughout Decatur and Springfield reminding voters of Joe Biden and Nikki Budzinski’s role in the record high gas prices… Continue reading The Biden-Budzinski Gas Price Hike

For Immediate Release: May 9, 2022    Contact: Chris Mulcahey  press@jessereising.com      Springfield, IL. – Today, after recently receiving an endorsement from the Sangamon County Republicans and hosting a law enforcement roundtable, Jesse Reising is announcing three new endorsements out of Sangamon County: Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell; former Sangamon County Sheriff Neil Williamson;… Continue reading Jesse Reising Secures More Key Sangamon County Endorsements

For Immediate Release: May 4, 2022    Contact: Chris Mulcahey  press@jessereising.com        Reising was joined by law enforcement professionals and community advocates for a discussion on supporting men and women in uniform   Decatur, IL. – This week, Jesse Reising hosted a Law Enforcement Roundtable with Amber Oberheim, community advocate and widow of fallen… Continue reading Jesse Reising Hosts Law Enforcement Roundtable

For Immediate Release: April 29, 2022    Contact: Chris Mulcahey  press@jessereising.com        Reising receives the key support of Sangamon County GOP in his bid for Illinois’ Thirteenth Congressional District    Springfield, IL. – This week, the Sangamon County Republicans voted to endorse Jesse Reising for Illinois’ thirteenth congressional district ahead of the June 28th… Continue reading Sangamon County GOP Endorses Jesse Reising For IL-13

For Immediate Release: April 28, 2022    Contact: Chris Mulcahey  press@jessereising.com       The Young Guns program help candidates who show strong promise of winning competitive races   Decatur, IL. – Today the National Republican Congressional Committee announced the addition of Jesse Reising to the “On the Radar” list of candidates as part of the… Continue reading NRCC Adds Jesse Reising to “On the Radar” Candidates in Young Guns Program

For Immediate Release: April 26, 2022   Contact: Chris Mulcahey  press@jessereising.com      Decatur, IL. – On Monday, May 2, 2022, Jesse Reising will join Amber Oberheim, widow of fallen Champaign Police Officer Chris Oberheim for a roundtable discussion on law enforcement. Over the past two years, harmful rhetoric and dangerous attacks on law enforcement… Continue reading MEDIA ADVISORY: Reising Joins Amber Oberheim For Law Enforcement Roundtable

For Immediate Release: April 21, 2022    Contact: Chris Mulcahey  press@jessereising.com       IL-13 moved from likely Democrat to lean Democrat following first quarter campaign finance reports    Decatur, IL. – This week Sabato’s Crystal Ball moved Illinois’ thirteenth congressional district from “likely Democratic” to “lean Democratic”, setting up for a highly competitive race this… Continue reading Top Political Analyst Predicts Competitive Race In Thirteenth Congressional District

For Immediate Release April 18, 2022    Contact: Chris Mulcahey  press@jessereising.com       Jesse Reising outraises primary candidates in Illinois’ Thirteenth Congressional District race    Decatur, IL. – Jesse Reising raised $330,986 in the first quarter since he announced his campaign for Illinois’ thirteenth congressional district.    Reising has been firing on all cylinders with… Continue reading Reising Raises Over $330k in First Quarter Fundraising

For Immediate Release April 14, 2022    Contact: Chris Mulcahey  press@jessereising.com       Jesse Reising Shares His Experience and Vision for Representing Illinois’ Thirteenth Congressional District     Springfield, IL. – Yesterday, Jesse Reising, candidate for Illinois’ thirteenth congressional district, participated in a Republican Primary Forum hosted by the College Republicans at the University of Illinois-Springfield.… Continue reading Reising Wins Springfield Candidate Forum

For Immediate Release April 13, 2022   Contact: Chris Mulcahey  press@jessereising.com      Springfield, IL. –  On Wednesday, April 13, 2022, Jesse Reising will participate in a 13th Congressional District Republican Primary Forum. The forum will be moderated by Dave Dahl of WTAX and hosted by the College Republicans at the University of Illinois Springfield.… Continue reading MEDIA ADVISORY:

For Immediate Release April 12, 2022    Contact: Chris Mulcahey  press@jessereising.com     This is the largest increase in forty years and higher than experts predicted   Decatur, IL. – Today, the consumer price index reported that March saw an eight and a half percent inflation rate, marking the highest rate of inflation since 1981,… Continue reading Biden Inflation Reaches 8.5%

For Immediate Release April 11, 2022    Contact: Chris Mulcahey  press@jessereising.com     The progressive liberal Senator from Massachusetts does not share the values of Southern and Central Illinois   Decatur, IL. – Last Friday, Elizabeth Warren, the ultra-progressive liberal Senator from Massachusetts endorsed Democratic candidate Nikki Budzinski in Illinois’ thirteenth congressional district race.   … Continue reading Elizabeth Warren Endorses Nikki Budzinski

For Immediate Release April 7, 2022    Contact: Chris Mulcahey  press@jessereising.com     Decatur, IL. – This week Congressional Democrats have taken a page out of President Biden’s playbook, blaming high energy prices on everything but the President and his party’s failed leadership on U.S. energy independence.    The week began with the Democrat Party… Continue reading Democrats Continue to Gaslight Americans on Energy Prices

For Immediate Release April 4, 2022    Contact: Chris Mulcahey  press@jessereising.com       Jesse Reising Wins Forum as He Lays Out Vision for the Thirteenth Congressional District     Champaign, IL. – Today, Jesse Reising, candidate for Illinois’ thirteenth congressional district, participated in the Champaign Active Senior Republicans’ candidate forum at the Champaign Public Library.  … Continue reading Reising Stands Out at Champaign Candidate Forum

For Immediate Release March 31, 2022    Contact: Chris Mulcahey  press@jessereising.com       A majority of Americans believe Republicans are best suited to address rising inflation and economic hardships   Decatur, IL. – Recent reports on Democrats’ Super PAC spending show the party bracing for a big shift in power in Congress and throughout states… Continue reading Democrats Pour Money Into Illinois As Americans’ Confidence In Republicans Rises

For Immediate Release March 25, 2022    Contact: Chris Mulcahey  press@jessereising.com     Decatur, IL. – The price of fertilizer breaks a new high-price record as Illinois farmers feel the negative effects. The increased U.S. inflation that now stands at 7.9 percent and the continued supply shortages since Biden took office have led to the… Continue reading Illinois Farmers Face Record High Prices for Fertilizer

For Immediate Release March 24, 2022    Contact: Chris Mulcahey  press@jessereising.com     Decatur, IL. – According to multiple news reports, 170,000 migrants are expected to flood the southern border, putting additional stress on our nation’s border patrol agents, and heightening the risk of human trafficking of women and children.   The Fox Illinois article… Continue reading Biden Continues to Ignore the Crisis at Our Southern Border and in Our Own Backyards, While violent crime skyrockets, a new risk arises at our southern border

For Immediate Release March 22, 2022    Contact: Chris Mulcahey  press@jessereising.com     Decatur, IL. – Jesse Reising–a candidate for Illinois’ thirteenth congressional district, former federal prosecutor, and former judicial law clerk to two federal judges–released the following statement regarding the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings on the nomination to the Supreme Court:    Illinois families… Continue reading Statement from Jesse Reising on Supreme Court Nomination Hearings

For Immediate Release March 16, 2022    Contact: Chris Mulcahey  press@jessereising.com     Democratic Candidate Nikki Budzinski’s track record on foreign energy contradicts her campaign promise       Decatur, IL. – According to reporting from the Washington Free Beacon, Democratic Congressional Candidate Nikki Budzinski played a key role in President Biden’s cancelation of the Keystone… Continue reading Biden Bureaucrat Flip-Flops on Energy

For Immediate Release March 15, 2022    Contact: Chris Mulcahey  press@jessereising.com     Decatur, IL. – In a Fox Illinois article today, the wholesale inflation on the price of goods before they hit retail stores rose 10 percent from a year ago. This is following last week’s news that consumer inflation rose to a record… Continue reading Biden Deflects Responsibility As Inflation Hurts Working Families

For Immediate Release March 8, 2022    Contact: Chris Mulcahey  press@jessereising.com     Decatur, IL. –  This morning, President Biden announced that the United States would ban imports of Russian oil. This comes as the national average for a gallon of gas is now the highest in United States history.   “Too little too late”… Continue reading Biden’s Energy Fumble Cost Americans

For Immediate Release: March 7, 2022   Contact: Chris Mulcahey press@jessereising.com     Springfield, IL. – Today, thirteenth district congressional candidate Jesse Reising submitted over one thousand signatures in support of his candidacy to the state board of elections. The signatures are a part of the petition requirement to get Reising’s name on the ballot… Continue reading Reising Submits Signatures For Primary Ballot Access

For Immediate Release: March 3, 2022   For More Information, Contact: Chris Mulcahey, press@jessereising.com     Decatur, Il. – Jesse Reising, congressional candidate for Illinois’ thirteenth congressional district, released the following statement on thirteenth congressional candidate Nikki Budzinski’s link to Mike Madigan’s corruption indictment according to a 2020 Freedom of Information request by WBEZ:   … Continue reading Statement from Jesse Reising on Budzinski’s Link to Madigan Corruption

For Immediate Release: March 2, 2022   For More Information, Contact: Chris Mulchaey, press@jessereising.com     Decatur, IL. – Jesse Reising, congressional candidate for Illinois’ thirteenth congressional district, released the following statement after a federal grand jury indicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.    As a former federal criminal prosecutor who has put white-collar… Continue reading Statement from Jesse Reising on Indictment of Michael Madigan 

For Immediate Release: March 1, 2022   For More Information, Contact: Chris Mulchaey, press@jessereising.com   Jesse Reising, congressional candidate for Illinois’ thirteenth congressional district, released the following statement following President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address:    Tonight, the American people deserved to hear how the President plans to address the ever-increasing challenges we… Continue reading Statement from Jesse Reising on President Biden’s State of the Union Address

For Immediate Release February 28, 2022    Contact: Chris Mulcahey  press@jessereising.com   Decatur, IL. –  Last week at a meet-and-greet with voters in Edwardsville, Congressman John Shimkus, who served the people of Central and Southern Illinois for twenty-four years in the United States Congress, announced his endorsement of Jesse Reising for Congress in Illinois’ thirteenth… Continue reading IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Former Congressman John Shimkus Endorses Jesse Reising For Illinois-13

For Immediate Release February 23, 2022    Contact: Chris Mulcahey  press@jessereising.com   Edwardsville, IL. –  Today, Congressman John Shimkus, who served the people of Central and Southern Illinois for twenty-four years in the United States Congress, announced his endorsement of Jesse Reising for Congress in Illinois’ thirteenth congressional district.    “Jesse is not someone who… Continue reading Former Congressman John Shimkus Endorses Jesse Reising For Illinois-13

  For Immediate Release: February 23, 2022   For More Information, Contact: Chris Mulchaey, press@jessereising.com   Decatur, IL. – Jesse Reising, congressional candidate for Illinois’ thirteenth congressional district, released the following statement about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine:   In 2012, Vice President Joe Biden laughed at Mitt Romney’s suggestion that Russia was an adversary of… Continue reading Statement from Jesse Reising on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine

For Immediate Release February 22, 2022    Contact: Chris Mulcahey  press@jessereising.com   Decatur, IL. –  Jesse Reising spoke with the Belleville News-Democrat to discuss his candidacy for Illinois’ 13th Congressional District. The interview touched on Reising’s Decatur upbringing, his support of law enforcement and veterans, and his plans to protect parents’ right to be involved… Continue reading IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Jesse Reising Talks Inflation, Education and Crime in Interview with Belleville News-Democrat

For Immediate Release: February 18, 2022   Contact: Chris Mulcahey press@jessereising.com   Decatur, IL. – An Illinois appellate court dismissed Governor J.B. Pritzker’s appeal of a lower court’s ruling against his mask mandate in schools. This comes after a bipartisan committee of state legislators voted against an emergency rule to extend the mask mandate in… Continue reading Reising Statement On School Mask Mandate

For Immediate Release: February 14, 2022   Contact: Chris Mulcahey press@jessereising.com   Decatur, IL. – Last week, thirteenth district congressional candidate Jesse Reising met with voters at community events throughout the district to share his vision to restore the first principles of limited government, free enterprise, individual responsibility, and opportunity for all.   “Despite a… Continue reading Voters Stress Economy Woes During Reising Campaign Stops

For Immediate Release: February 10, 2022   For More Information, Contact: Chris Mulchaey, press@jessereising.com   Congressional Candidate Jesse Reising is Fighting to Represent District’s Shared Values   Decatur, IL.– Yesterday in the St. Louis Dispatch, a former Illinois state representative and Democratic party activist called out the Democrats’ obvious attempt to engineer artificial democracy with… Continue reading IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Former Democrat State Lawmaker Calls Out Gerrymandered IL-13 in St. Louis Dispatch

For Immediate Release February 8, 2022    Contact: Chris Mulcahey  press@jessereising.com   Decatur, IL. –  This morning, Jesse Reising joined host Greg Bishop on WMAY to discuss his candidacy for Illinois’ 13th Congressional District.     Listen to It Here: Jesse Reising joins WMAY Host Greg Bishop 2.8.2022   When asked if a Republican candidate can… Continue reading IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Jesse Reising Joins Greg Bishop on WMAY

For Immediate Release: February 1, 2022   For More Information, Contact: Chris Mulchaey, press@jessereising.com   Decatur, IL.– Today the Washington Post Editorial Board highlighted Illinois’ thirteenth congressional district as one of the worst gerrymandered districts in the country in favor of Democrats.    The Madigan political machine “drew long, winding districts connecting district cities,” said… Continue reading Statement from Congressional Candidate Jesse Reising on Washington Post Naming Il-13 As One of Worst Gerrymandering Sins in Nation

For Immediate Release: January 31, 2022   For More Information, Contact: Chris Mulchaey, press@jessereising.com   Decatur, IL.– In an Associated Press story over the weekend, it was noted that a “measure of prices that is closely tracked by the Federal Reserve rose 5.8% last year, the sharpest increase since 1982.”  Excessive government spending and supply… Continue reading Statement from Congressional Candidate Jesse Reising on Record Inflation

For Immediate Release January 28, 2022    Contact: Chris Mulcahey  press@jessereising.com   Decatur, IL. – Yesterday, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) added IL-13 to their “in-play” list signaling they are worried about losing the district that Biden carried by 11 points in 2020.   “The Madigan-machine gerrymandered this district to place their chosen Democratic-insider… Continue reading Democrat Campaign Committee Adds IL-13 to their ‘In-Play” Districts

For Immediate Release January 27, 2022    Contact: Chris Mulcahey  press@jessereising.com   Decatur, IL. –  On Wednesday, January 26, 2022, Jesse Reising discussed his candidacy for Illinois’ 13th Congressional District with host Brian Byers on WSOY 1340 AM radio show Byers and Co.     When asked why he was running for Congress, Reising noted rising… Continue reading IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Jesse Reising Joins Brian Byers on Byers and Co.

For Immediate Release January 24, 2022    Contact: Chris Mulcahey  press@jessereising.com   Decatur, IL. –  On Thursday, January 20, 2022, Jesse Reising announced his candidacy for Illinois’ 13th Congressional District, and WSOY 1340 AM radio host Brian Byers covered the announcement on Byers and Co.   Jesse is someone with a “very interesting story” Byers… Continue reading IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Jesse Reising Announces Bid for Illinois’ 13th Congressional District