DeKalb Times

The Koolidge for Congress campaign has issued the following press release:

Since announcing his campaign for the Illinois’ 14th Congressional District on Nov. 15, 2021—a mere eight weeks ago—Koolidge for Congress has raised over $100,000 via over 150 donations. This impressive and enthusiastic support sends a clear message that Mike Koolidge is the frontrunner in the race to defeat Lauren Underwood.

“I am tremendously grateful and humbled for the support I’ve received since announcing my run for Congress,” said Koolidge. “With equal parts rural, suburban and urban, there are few districts in America as representative of the country as the 14th District of Illinois. This is the race to watch in November. The road to Republicans retaking the House and removing Nancy Pelosi as Speaker runs through our pivotal district.”

Making Koolidge’s fundraising milestone all-the-more impressive is that he’s a first-time congressional candidate who has only been fundraising for half a quarter. Not only that, but this fundraising occurred during the holiday season, historically a more difficult time for candidates to fundraise. By comparison, Underwood raised only $75,379 in her first-ever (full) fundraising quarter in 2017.

As Democrats clumsily push divisive and fiscally irresponsible agendas instead of addressing issues that affect everyday Americans, such as cost of living and security, Koolidge’s message is resonating with voters who are eager for change in Washington.

Koolidge: “We understand that the road to flipping this district is long, and this campaign is just getting started, but we are hitting the ground running in the new year. Our country is turning the page away from toxic wokeism & identity politics, and instead towards racial unity & love of country. We are eager to continue to connect with voters throughout the 14th in the weeks and months to come!”

Koolidge is a strong conservative with traditional, midwestern values. He will support policies that:

• Fight inflation and rein in massive government spending
• Respect parents’ rights in the education of our children
• Secure the border and stop illegal immigration
• Promote economic expansion and job growth
• Be tough on crime and support our police
• Promote liberty, freedom, and equality of opportunity for all

About Mike Koolidge: For the past 14 years Mike Koolidge gave Illinoisans a voice through his top-rated and highly successful syndicated radio show, The Michael Koolidge Show, which he retired from of his own accord the week before announcing his run for Congress in mid-November 2021. Prior to his radio show Mike served as a captain in the US Army for six active duty years, including his final year as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom I in 2003. Koolidge has sat on various community and charity boards in Northern Illinois and is a member of the NFIB Small Business Association and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). He has a Bachelor’s degree from Boston University and a Master’s from Northwestern University. Mike and his wife Joan of 16 years are active members of their Presbyterian Church in DeKalb.