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Saturday, September 27, 2025
Rep. Windhorst Marks National Hunting & Fishing Day

On National Hunting and Fishing Day, we celebrate the traditions that connect people to nature and conservation. This day honors these pastimes and the role they play in managing wildlife…


Thursday, September 25, 2025
Windhorst Highlights Southern Illinois’ Rich Hunting and Fishing Tradition

Dating back centuries, southern Illinois has been home to some of the best hunting and fishing opportunities in the United States. Southern Illinois, in particular, is a region rich in…


Thursday, September 25, 2025
Windhorst Opposes Compulsory Voting Legislation Citing Constitutional Concerns

METROPOLIS, IL – State Representative Patrick Windhorst serves as the House Republican Floor Leader and as the Republican Ranking Member and Spokesman on the House Ethics & Elections Committee. This…


Monday, September 22, 2025
Rep. Windhorst Joins WJPF Morning NewsWatch for Wide-Ranging Interview

MARION, IL – State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) joined the WJPF Morning NewsWatch for a wide ranging interview this week. Rep. Windhorst and Tom Miller explored a variety of subjects….


Thursday, September 18, 2025
Rep. Windhorst Outlines Failures of SAFE-T Act on 2nd Anniversary, Proposes Legislative Fixes to Restore Public Safety

METROPOLIS, IL – State Representative Patrick Windhorst participated in a press conference today to highlight failures of the SAFE-T Act and propose legislative changes to restore public safety on the…


Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Windhorst Celebrates Constitution and Citizenship Day

Constitution and Citizenship Day marks the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787, a document that remains the foundation of our government. Today is also a celebration of those who…


Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Rep. Windhorst to Join Senator Fowler and Rep. Jacobs to Host FREE Senior Fair in Marion

METROPOLIS, IL – State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) is partnering with State Senator Dale Fowler and State Representative Paul Jacobs to host two free Senior Health Fairs later this month….


Thursday, September 11, 2025
Rep. Windhorst: Never Forget 9/11 Victims

METROPOLIS, IL – State Representative Patrick Windhorst is marking a somber 9/11 anniversary by honoring victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack that killed Americans in New York, Washington,…


Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Rep. Windhorst Issues Statement in Response to Charlie Kirk Shooting

METROPOLIS, IL – State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) issued the following statement in response to news of Charlie Kirk being shot during an event in Utah today. “I am deeply…


Tuesday, September 9, 2025
The Caucus Blog: Standing Up for First Responders

Standing Up for First Responders First responders are the backbone of public safety. They are the first ones there when we need them most, working under extreme conditions to save…