Martin J. Moylan for Illinois House in 55th District: Sun-Times endorsement

Expect him to sponsor and support common-sense laws to prevent gun violence.

State Rep. Marty Moylan in 2018. — The Sun-Times endorses incumbent Martin J. Moylan for Illinois House in the 55th District.

You can count on incumbent Martin J. Moylan of Des Plaines to sponsor and support common-sense laws to curb gun violence, such as a bump stock ban. He also has secured more than $100 million in capital investment for his northwest suburban district to improve local infrastructure. Another reason to vote for Moylan: From what we see, his opponent, Libertarian Glenn Olofson, isn’t actively campaigning.

Illinois House 55th District map, 2020 election — Illinois House 55th District map.

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ENDORSEMENT: Martin J. Moylan for Illinois House in 55th District

Expect him to sponsor and support common-sense laws to prevent gun violence.