John Illg
John Illg | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 78th district | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Kirk Talbot |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Louisiana State University (BA) |
John R. Illg Jr. is an American politician serving as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 78th district. He is commonly known by the nickname "Big John" in reference to his weight of 470 lbs.[1]
Political career
[edit]Illg first ran for the 78th district seat in 2007 but was defeated by Kirk Talbot. In 2019, he ran again and successfully secured the seat by defeating William Wallis, replacing Talbot, who had transitioned to the Louisiana State Senate. Illg officially assumed office on January 13, 2020.[2] He ran unopposed in 2023, winning re-election without opposition.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Tyler, Bridges (2023-05-26). "You can call him Rep. John Illg. Or, better yet, just call him Rep. Big". NOLA. Archived from the original on 2023-09-09. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ^ Hunter, Michelle (2019-10-12). "John 'Big John' Illg claims 78th House District seat in East Jefferson". NOLA. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ^ Paterson, Blake (2023-08-08). "Qualifying is over. See the Jefferson Parish candidates running for office in the Oct. 14 primary". NOLA. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
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