Geldert-Murphey Maps Illinois Senate Priorities After Win Over Harriss
Schools, prescription affordability and jobs anchor the Democrat’s message as she pledges to work across political differences and remain available to all constituents.
GLEN CARBON — Democrat Marsie Geldert-Murphey pledged to work across political differences on schools, prescription costs and jobs following her projected victory over incumbent Republican State Sen. Erica Harriss in Illinois’ 56th Senate District.
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Geldert-Murphey received 51.4% of the vote in Madison County to 48.6% for Harriss, R-Glen Carbon. Geldert-Murphey also won the portion of the district in St. Clair County.
“I'm incredibly honored and grateful to the voters who put their trust in me,” Geldert-Murphey said in a statement.
She said campaign conversations with residents across the district focused on strong schools, affordable prescriptions, good-paying jobs and a better future for their families.
“We may not always agree on how to get there, but we can work together to find the solutions the Metro East needs now,” she said.
Geldert-Murphey pointed to her career as a civil engineer as the foundation for her approach to serving in Springfield.
“As a civil engineer, I've spent my career building bridges and bringing people together to solve problems,” she said. “That’s who I will be in Springfield, too.”
She also pledged to remain accessible to constituents, regardless of whether they supported her.
“Whether you voted for me or not, my door is always open and just because this election is over, doesn’t mean that I’ll stop listening to everyone,” she said. “It's time to get to work building a stronger Metro East.”
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