Editorial: Bill Enyart for Congress in Illinois 12th : Stltoday

Editorial: Bill Enyart for Congress in Illinois 12th : Stltoday

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Democrat Bill Enyart was thrust into the 12th District Congressional race to replace retiring U.S. Rep Jerry Costello, while Jason Plummer, his Republican opponent, has been eagerly seeking public office for years.


The district has been in Democratic hands for nearly seven decades. This year, although redistricting has broadened it to include Marion, Carbondale and Mt. Vernon, while keeping East St. Louis, Granite City and Belleville, it still appears to lean heavily Democratic.