Republican State Rep. Amy Elik announced Tuesday that she is running for re-election for the 111th State Legislative District.
“Families throughout the Metro East are struggling to afford mortgages, gas, groceries, and childcare,” she stated. “In Springfield, I am fighting to lower taxes and make Illinois a safer and more affordable place to live. Extreme democrats continue to try to force their agenda on us, but I am standing strong for life and the Second Amendment.”
Elik, a certified public accountant, was first elected in 2020 and re-elected in 2022. During her tenure, she has established herself as a fiscal watchdog in the General Assembly.
She has passed bipartisan legislation to protect children from predators and promote high-quality education. She has also sponsored legislation to tighten ethics laws and take pensions from corrupt politicians.
She currently serves as the House Republican deputy budgeteer, pushing for a common sense, balanced budget and lower overall tax burden on working families, seniors and job creators.
Elik prioritizes economic development and job growth for the 111th District.
She has been named Illinois Chamber of Commerce Freshman Legislator of the Year and Associated Builders and Contractors Legislator of the Year for the House. She also received the Legislative Champion Award from the Coalition on Adult Basic Education for her work to advance adult education in Illinois.
The 111th District includes all or parts of Alton, Bethalto, East Alton, Godfrey, Glen Carbon, Granite City, Hartford, Pontoon Beach, Roxana, South Roxana, and Wood River.