Mike Bost
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| Mike Bost | |
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Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 115th district |
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| Born | December 30, 1960 Murphysboro, Illinois |
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| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Tracy |
| Profession | firefighter, business owner |
| Religion | Baptist |
Mike Bost is a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 115th district where he has served since 1995.
Bost was a firefighter before entering politics and becoming a full-time state legislator and business owner. He graduated from Murphysboro High School, attended the University of Illinois Certified Firefighter II Academy, and served in the United States Marine Corps (1979-82). He and his wife Tracy have three children.
Bost sponsors many firearm bills in support of the right to bear arms. Bost has also been a passionate opponent of current Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich.
[edit] External links
- Illinois General Assembly - Representative Mike Bost (R) 115th District official IL House website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Mike J. Bost (IL) profile
- Follow the Money - Mike Bost
- Illinois House Republican Caucus - Mike Bost profile
