Speed reader crossword3/8/2023 ![]() ![]() To date, Budzinski has raised over 3 million dollars since announcing her campaign in August of 2021. Budzinski announced last week that her campaign raised over $1,000,000 in the third quarter of 2022. THE RACE in the 13th Congressional District, which includes part of Macon County, between Democrat Nikki Budzinski and Republican Regan Deering is a race that seems to be attracting the most interest in the Decatur area.That’s not healthy for our city and county when three-fourths of the candidates involved don’t have an opponent and don’t have to answer for their record, or explain why we should vote for them. ![]() ![]() That means that, out of 8 senate and representative races, only 2, or 1/4th of the seats that represent us, give us a choice between two candidates. Out of five state representative races that include parts of Macon County, the 96th is the only contested one. Last week, we featured the state representative race between incumbent Sue Scherer and challenger Lisa Smith for the 96th District seat. Out of the 3 state senate races that include various parts of Macon County the race between Hamilton and Turner is the only contested race. Each candidate’s response to three basic questions about their candidacies, including why they are running, can be found on page 6 of this week’s Decatur Tribune print and online editions. Sandy Hamilton (R-Springfield) seeking to beat incumbent Senator Doris Turner (D-Springfield). The state senate race in the 48th District has challenger Rep. This week, we take a closer look at another race that impacts Decatur and Macon County. 8th General Election Day and early voting continues. Political campaigns are in the final stretch as there is less than a month before the Nov. ![]()
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