BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Former State Representative Dan Brady won’t run for another public office – at least for now.
Brady put out a statement indicating while he was thinking about running for the 17th District seat in Congress – which covers part of the Peoria area – or the newly redrawn 88th State House District, he will not seek either.
He says how he’s always served in politics “has become lost in today’s political rhetoric, where personal destruction has been the norm.”
Brady – a Republican from Bloomington who also co-owns a funeral home – says he will return to, in his words, “a more active status” in the business, for which he says he can help people in their time of need.
Brady lost a bid in last November’s election to become Illinois Secretary of State, against Alexi Giannoulias.
“After much consideration, I will not be a candidate for either the Illinois 17th District Congressional seat or the Illinois House of Representatives in the 88th District.
“My style of public service has been driven by service to my constituents and that has become lost in today’s political rhetoric, where politics by personal destruction has become the norm.
“I express my sincere appreciation to my supporters, donors, friends, former colleagues and family for their opinions on my possible campaign for either the Congressional or State House seats. I have always valued their input throughout my political career.
“Returning to a more active status in the Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Funeral Home firm has reminded me why I chose the profession, to help people in their time of need. I want to continue focusing more of my attention on the funeral home business.
“Thank you for the confidence that many have bestowed upon me in the past, present and future. God Bless the State of Illinois and God Bless America. Thank You.” – Dan Brady, statement
