Illinois’ Primary Election Day is March 17, 2026. Come out to hear from the candidates on your ballot! This forum will feature Republican candidates in the race for Illinois’ 15th Congressional District.
Both Judy Bowlby and Ryan Terbrugge will participate. The incumbent U.S. Representative for IL-15, Mary Miller was invited to participate but declined.
Panelists will include Muddy River New’s Bob Gough and Assistant Professor of Communications from Quincy University/Cohost of the WTAD Morning Show, Nora Baldner. Iris Nelson will moderate.
The forum will be streamed on all WGEM digital platforms, and the public is invited to attend in person.
This forum is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Adams County.
There will also be a forum for Democratic candidates for the 15th Congressional District on February 17. Learn more.
The League of Women Voters takes pride in facilitating fair, informative, respectful, and inclusive candidate forums.
Since our founding in 1920, our nonpartisan policy has stated “The League of Women Voters does not support or oppose any political party or candidate.” Our format and trained moderators have successfully delivered nonpartisan candidate information to Illinois voters for decades.
League of Women Voters forums provide voters with the opportunity to learn about candidates from all parties in an equitable setting. We issue invitations to all candidates who appear on the ballot for a specific race and provide each candidate with the same opportunity to address the public.