Springfield’s long-serving State House Rep., John Lively, a Democrat, is retiring after 14 years. This November, voters in the 7th District will choose his successor.
The race pits the next Democratic nominee, Kori Rodley, against the Republican and Libertarian choice, Adam Wilson.
Lively beat his previous Republican opponent in the district in 2024 by nearly 12 points. But both candidates in this contest describe Springfield as purple.
Kori Rodley
Rodley currently represents Ward 3 on the Springfield City Council. She’s on the ballot for HD 7 after winning a three-way Democratic primary this May…