Incumbent GOP Rep. Dave Severin, 67, represents this sprawling district north of Carbondale.
We don’t love that he voted for a massive gas tax hike in a state that imposes a lot of pain at the pump — in fact, it’s why he didn’t earn our endorsement in 2020. His opponent in the March Republican primary is Angela Evans, 48, who has defined herself as “pro-Trump, pro-life and a lifelong member of the NRA.” She also ran against the more moderate Severin unsuccessfully in 2024.
We endorsed Severin over Evans in 2024, and our opinion remains the same.
Dave Severin is endorsed.
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