Illinois State Senate District 56
Recent News About Illinois State Senate District 56
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Plummer, Harriss to host end-of-session town hall
State Senators Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) and Erica Harriss (R-Glen Carbon) are hosting an end-of-session town hall event for constituents. -
Harriss flips Illinois Senate District 56 seat, defeating Tharp by 2,000 votes
Republican Erica Conway Harriss flipped the Illinois Senate District 56 seat when she defeated Democrat Kris Tharp by roughly 2,000 votes. -
Madison County board member raises concerns about Tharp's simultaneous county, state employment
During the Madison County Board meeting on Oct. 19, board member Mick Madison (R-Bethalto) raised concerns about Democratic Sen. Kris Tharp continuing his employment with the county as Jail Administrator while simultaneously serving as a state senator. -
Tharp sworn in to Senate District 56 vacancy
Madison County Sheriff Captain Kristopher Tharp was sworn in today to fill the Senate District 56 vacancy left when Rachelle Aud Crowe was appointed to serve as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois. -
Erica Harriss to run for Illinois Senate District 56 against Rachelle Crowe; 'It's time that an alternative voice represents Illinois'
Madison County Board member Erica Harriss is running on the Republican ticket for Illinois Senate in the 56th District, saying it’s time to lower taxes and offer “practical solutions” to the problems that plague Illinois. -
Retired Sen. Bill Haine dies at 77 early Monday morning
Former Madison County State’s Attorney and Illinois State Sen. Bill Haine passed away early Monday morning. -
Madison County prosecutor Rachelle Aud Crowe announces candidacy for State Senate
Madison County prosecutor Rachelle Aud Crowe announced her candidacy in the Democratic Primary for Illinois’ 56th Senate District on Wednesday.