Regan Deering

Regan Deering holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Duke University and a Master of Arts in Education from DePaul University. He has experience as an educator, teaching science to elementary students in Chicago, and as a small business owner, operating a tutoring and test prep center in Decatur. Deering has been involved in community leadership roles, including serving on the Mt. Zion Community Unit School District’s school board and as Chair of the Decatur Public Schools Foundation. He has also been a mentor in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program since 2017.

Regan Deering's political identity is marked by a staunch defense of traditional values and fiscal conservatism, often blending them with unexpected policy stances. Her legislative efforts, such as opposing transgender participation in girls' sports, reveal a calculated approach to safeguarding traditional norms. Deering's rhetoric frequently emphasizes personal freedoms and constitutional rights, particularly in her opposition to mask mandates. Her policy stances, like advocating for a spending cap while opposing tax hikes, illustrate a unique tension between fiscal responsibility and ideological rigidity.