Regan Deering of Decatur, left, and Chuck Erickson of Bloomington, right, are competing in the 88th House District Republican primary. [Deering campaign/McLean County Board]   

The 88th House District will have a new Republican state representative in 2025 with the retirement of Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur). Two candidates, Regan Deering of Decatur and Chuck Erickson of Bloomington, are now fighting for an opportunity to elevate their political careers.