Illinois State Senator Gary Forby (d-59th)
Recent News About Illinois State Senator Gary Forby (d-59th)
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Fowler defeats Forby by wide margin in District 59 state Senate race
Republican Dale Fowler soundly defeated state Sen. Gary Forby (D-Benton) in District 59 — unseating an incumbent who served for over 12 years — with an agenda that focused on term limits, education and jobs.
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Democrats outspending GOP rivals in downstate election races
If spending close to a million dollars is the best way to win an election in Southern Illinois, voters will soon validate that strategy, as downstate Democratic contenders outspend their Republican counterparts by vast margins.