Joe DeBose was born and raised in Southern Illinois and lives in Marion. He’s a Christian with strong family values, a small business owner, and a conservative Republican. From a young age, Joe has been committed to principles of limited government, lower taxes, protecting the sanctity of life, and defending the right of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms.

Growing up, Joe’s family didn’t have much, but they gave him what mattered most: a strong work ethic and unshakeable values. He served six years in the Illinois Army National Guard, where he learned the value of teamwork and leadership under pressure—lessons that have guided him ever since. Through faith and hard work, he built his life from the ground up. 

Nearly a decade ago, Joe started his own business, learning firsthand what it takes to create jobs, meet payroll, and overcome challenges without excuses. He has been in the trenches helping conservatives win tough fights and advance common-sense, conservative legislation. Joe has spent his career helping elect principled people in Illinois and across the nation—including President Donald Trump.

Joe knows firsthand what working families in Southern Illinois are going through because he’s lived it. He has been engaged in the fight to save Illinois for years. Like you, he’s tired of sacrificing to make ends meet while Springfield rewards insiders and punishes taxpayers. Joe will work to cut the nonsense in Springfield and focus on policies that lower taxes, benefit working families, promote safe communities, and create jobs. 

Every Southern Illinoisan—our families, farmers, small businesses, and taxpayers—deserves a representative who will fight for them. Joe DeBose is ready to stand up to Springfield to protect our way of life, using his unique experience to deliver real results for Southern Illinois.

Joe is proudly pro-life, pro-Second Amendment, and a member of the NRA, Gun Owners of America, the National Association for Gun Rights, the Illinois State Rifle Association, and the Illinois Farm Bureau. He will stand firm to protect our values, work with others to deliver results, and never back down when it comes to fighting for Southern Illinois’ future.

Joe and his wife, Nataly, a metallurgical engineer, are building a future for their family in Southern Illinois—rooted in faith, family, and freedom.