Mike Bost

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Mike Bost

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth December 30, 1960 (Age: 65)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
Community
Analysis
Personal Background

Mike Bost has a diverse background rooted in public service and private sector experience. He began his career in public safety, graduating from firefighter academy and serving as a firefighter. His commitment to service continued through his tenure in the U.S. Marine Corps. Bost then transitioned to the private sector, managing a family trucking business and co-owning a salon. His public service career includes various local government roles, culminating in a position in the Illinois House of Representatives. This blend of public and private sector experience provides a robust foundation for his professional expertise.

Political Ideas

Mike Bost's political identity is marked by a blend of traditional conservatism with unexpected pragmatic considerations, particularly in his support for rural economic initiatives and environmental policies. He balances staunch advocacy for Second Amendment rights with a surprising openness to innovative energy solutions, revealing a nuanced approach to resource management. Bost's rhetoric often emphasizes fiscal responsibility while simultaneously supporting measures that bolster regional industries, creating an intriguing tension between ideological consistency and localized economic pragmatism.

Campaigns
2026: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ACTIVE

Election History

Illinois House of Representatives 12th District

Active

(Incumbent) Competing Candidates: Julie Fortier , Michael Tabacchi

Illinois House of Representatives 12th District Republican Primary

Unopposed

Win
2024: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Illinois 12th District, U.S.A. House of Representatives

272,754 votes (74.20%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Agriculture
Transportation and Infrastructure
Veterans' Affairs
2022: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

2022 Illinois's 12th congressional district election

218,379 votes (75.00%)

Win
2020: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Illinois's 12th congressional district, 2020

194,839 votes (60.43%)

Win
2018: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Illinois's 12th congressional district, 2018

134,884 votes (51.60%)

Win
2016: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Illinois's 12th congressional district, 2016

169,976 votes (54.30%)

Win
2014: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Illinois 12th Congressional District General Election

110,038 votes (52.46%)

Win
1994: Illinois State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Illinois 115th State House District General Election

17,004 votes (56.21%)

Win
1992: Illinois State House of Representatives

Election History

Illinois 115th State House District General Election

18,700 votes (45.39%)

Loss