Tomlinson to launch 105th District bid today

SPRINGFIELD – Champaign school board President David Tomlinson is scheduled to formally launch his campaign for the Illinois House today, challenging State Rep. Shane Cultra, R-Onarga, in the 105th District Republican primary.

"I'm running because I think it's clear that we need a change in the legislature," Tomlinson said. "The citizens of the 105th need an active voice that fights hard to get them what they need and works with other legislators, instead of just voting no on things."

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