Mike Bost

Mike Bost
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 115th district
In office 1995 -
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Born	December 30, 1960 (1960-12-30) (age 50) Murphysboro, Illinois
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Tracy
Profession	firefighter, business owner
Religion	Baptist

Mike Bost is a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 115th district where he has served since 1995.

Bost was a firefighter before entering politics and becoming a full-time state legislator and business owner. He graduated from Murphysboro High School, attended the University of Illinois Certified Firefighter II Academy, and served in the United States Marine Corps (1979–82). He and his wife Tracy have three children and six grandchildren.

Bost sponsors many firearm bills in support of the right to bear arms. Bost was a passionate opponent of former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich.

External links

• Illinois General Assembly - Representative Mike Bost (R) 115th District Official IL House website
  • Bills Committees
• State Representative Mike Bost
• Project Vote Smart - Representative Mike J. Bost (IL) profile
• Follow the Money - Mike Bost
  • 2006 2004 2002 2000 1998 1996 campaign contributions
• Illinois State Representative Mike Bost Official Campaign Website
• Illinois House Republican Caucus - Mike Bost profile

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Name	Bost, Mike
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Date of birth	1960-12-30
Place of birth	Murphysboro, Illinois
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