A Taylorville native is the candidate for U.S. Congress in the 13th district. Rodney Davis says the differences between him and his opponent, Dr. David Gill, will make for a spirited race:

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Rodney Davis was chosen as the nominee by Republican officials after incumbent Tim Johnson announced he would not run, just days after he won the nomination in the primary. Davis secured the nomination over seven other Republican hopefuls.