Nolan Kemp for IL House

05/02/2026

High energy prices are hitting families across our region hard. When utility bills rise, it is working families, seniors on fixed incomes, farmers, and small businesses who feel it first.

During times like this, I believe Illinois should seriously assess temporary emergency tax relief on energy bills to help ease the burden on residents. This would not be a permanent fix or a political gimmick. It would be targeted, temporary relief during a period when people are being stretched thin.

At the same time, we need to look long term at why costs are rising and how Illinois can strengthen its energy independence, improve reliability, and protect consumers from constant rate increases.

Families should not have to choose between keeping the lights on, filling their gas tank, buying groceries, or paying for medicine. Legislators needs to take affordability seriously, and that starts with putting working people first.

Since the Iran war began on Feb. 28, gas prices have risen by well over $1 nationwide, and in March, they jumped up by nearly 21% compared to the previous month, the Associated Press reported. Just this past week, prices rose an average of 56 cents per gallon in Illinois.

04/07/2026

Honored to have the endorsement of Sheet Metal Air Rail and Transportation Workers Local 219. I’m proud to support union labor and the working men and women who keep our communities running. I’m grateful for their support and excited to keep building a campaign that stands up for working families across the 74th District.

03/25/2026

Excited to keep the momentum going. I’m ready to listen to voters across the 74th District, bring the voice of rural Illinois to Springfield, and work toward real bipartisan solutions that actually deliver for our communities.

03/11/2026

🚨 It’s Tuesday, March 10th at 6:30PM which means it is now TOO LATE to safely mail your ballot back.

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02/28/2026

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 28, 2026

Kemp Statement on HR 697: “When the Public’s Trust Is on the Line, ‘Not Voting’ Isn’t Good Enough”

DIXON, IL — Nolan D. Kemp, Democratic candidate for Illinois State Representative in the 74th District, issued a statement after the Illinois House adopted House Resolution 697 (HR 697) on February 25, 2026, by a vote of 69–0, with several members recorded as not voting, including State Rep. Bradley Fritts (R).

HR 697 states that accountability for Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes “transcends partisan politics” and calls for the release of files with redactions limited solely to protecting survivors’ identities. The resolution also calls for an independent special prosecutor to review prosecution decisions connected to the investigation.

Kemp said this was the kind of measure where constituents deserve clarity.

“This resolution isn’t asking anyone to compromise their principles — it’s asking elected officials to back transparency, protect survivors, and support independent review,” Kemp said. “It’s written in plain language, and it’s framed as nonpartisan for a reason.”

Kemp added that he understands Springfield moves fast and members juggle complicated schedules, but he believes representation starts with being present and willing to go on the record — especially on issues tied to public trust.

“When someone is elected to represent our district, the job is to show up and make the call,” Kemp said. “A ‘not voting’ leaves people guessing, and it doesn’t answer the basic question constituents have: where do you stand?”

Kemp emphasized that District 74 deserves representation that treats accountability as part of the job — showing up, taking clear positions, and being willing to explain them directly to the people back home, regardless of party pressure.

02/26/2026

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02/26/2026

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02/14/2026

A Sauk Valley community action group flipped the script Saturday afternoon by focusing on love instead of anger at its rally against the Trump administration. About 100 people gathered outside the Grandon Civic Center in Sterling.

02/10/2026

Nolan Kemp on a top priority for the Illinois General Assembly: Protecting civil liberties — defending constitutional rights, privacy, and due process, and standing up for people when government overreaches. Read Kemp's full election questionnaire here

02/03/2026

Proud to be endorsed by Personal PAC. I’m going to keep fighting to protect and expand healthcare services in our district so people can get the care they need, close to home.