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Rep. Mike Bost

R Illinois, 12th (2015-) In Office

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Biographical

  • Full Name: Michael Joseph Bost
  • Gender: Male Male
  • Pronunciation: mike bahst
  • Date of Birth: Dec. 30, 1960 (age: 63)
  • Place of Birth: Murphysboro, Ill.
  • Religion: Southern Baptist
  • Hometown: Murphysboro, Ill.
  • Place of Residence: Murphysboro, Ill.
  • Occupation: Firefighter
Family:
Married: Tracy Bost small business owner, March 7, 1980

3 children: Steven, Kasey Fred, Kaitlin Rose

Biography:
Rep. Mike Bost is proud to represent Illinois’ 12th district in the U.S. House of Representatives. Sworn in to office on January 6, 2015, Mike is continuing the fight for Southern Illinois’ values in Washington – a fight he began in U.S. military, then as a first responder, a local job creator and a state representative.

Prior to his election to Congress, Rep. Bost served for two decades in the Illinois House of Representatives, rising to the leadership position of House Republican Caucus Chair.

Rep. Bost also served as a firefighter for the Murphysboro Fire Department. He graduated from the University of Illinois' Certified Firefighter II Academy in 1993 and continued to serve the Murphysboro Fire Department during his six term See more >>

Education

Office History

Congressional Offices:
State Legislature Offices:

Election Results

  • 2021 (Nov. 3, 2020 election)
    12th Congressional District of Illinois
    Michael Joseph Bost (Mike), 60.43%
    Republican
    Raymond Carl Lenzi (Ray), 39.57%
    Democrat
  • 2019 (Nov. 6, 2018 election)
    12th Congressional District of Illinois
    Michael Joseph Bost (Mike), 52.00%
    Republican
    Brendan Kelly, 45.00%
    Democrat
    Randy Auxier, 3.00%
    Green
  • 2017 (Nov. 8, 2016 election)
    12th Congressional District of Illinois
    Michael Joseph Bost (Mike), 54.31%
    Republican
    C.J. Baricevic, 39.69%
    Democrat
    Paula Bradshaw, 6.00%
    Green
  • 2015 (Nov. 4, 2014 election)
    12th Congressional District of Illinois
    Michael Joseph Bost (Mike), 52.46%
    Republican
    William L. Enyart Jr. (Bill), 41.89%
    Democrat
    Paula Bradshaw, 5.65%
    Green

Employment History

  • City of Murphysboro, Ill. (1993-2014)

    Firefighter

  • Bost Trucking Service (1982-1992)

    Truck Manager

  • Bost Trucking Service (1979-1982)

    Driver

Associated Organizations

Membership: Election campaign: Own leadership PAC: Owner:
  • White House Beauty Salon (Murphysboro, Ill.) (1989-)

Elected office: Board membership:
  • Jackson County (Ill.) Young Republicans (1986)

    Treasurer

  • Jackson County (Ill.) Republican Boosters Association (1986)

    President

Awards

Military History

Activities and Interests

  • Hobbies: St. Louis Cardinals

Official Signature

Official signature

Contact Information

Office Addresses:

Main Office:

Address: 352 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-1312
Phone: 202-225-5661
Fax: 618-448-4233
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Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Annual: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
Extension Letter: 2024, 2023, 2021, 2020, 2018, 2016, 2015
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Congressional Staff

Staff Turnover:

Turnover Index: 0.39
(House Average: 0.25)
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Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $60,224.18
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Staff Salaries Paid:

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