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Lord, we pray for Your will in this election and in Illinois. We also pray that any corrupt officials would be voted out of office. and replaced with those that will heed Your voice.
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As conservatives, we look across the political spectrum in the United States and most of us pinpoint California and New York as the two primary states which desperately need reformation and revival. But if that is true, then Illinois is a close third.

Corruption, dark politics, and gerrymandering are terms that have become synonymous with politics in the state of Illinois. Home of the mafia and organized crime, there is a spiritual root of corruption and dishonesty which runs in the fabric of the state that needs to be removed.

While the Chicago area is heavily populated with Democrats, if you look at the rest of the population of Illinois, it is predominantly Republican. In fact, at present the state is almost 50/50 Republican to Democrat.

Although Illinois has gone Democratic in the past six presidential elections, and went to Hillary Clinton in 2016, it is positioned and ripe to flip red.

One of the behind-the-scenes maneuvers of the Democrats to control states is the gerrymandering of districts. The 17th District of Illinois is a prime example of that tactic. One look at a map of the district reveals the lengths the Democrats went to capture it as the map was redrawn to shift the percentage of Republicans in the previously “red” district to include a greater area of liberal-leaning areas in the quad-city area. The map of the district now looks like a “V” as it intentionally excluded much of the Republican-dominated areas.

In spite of the Democrat’s efforts, however, the area is close to swinging back from blue to red.

Although President Trump didn’t win the state, he did win the 17th district in the last election. And while the current congressional leader of the area is a Democrat, the district is trending Republican as we head into the 2020 election season. Why?

Meet Esther Joy King, a young Republican (33) who threw her hat into the ring to reclaim the district. In a recent interview, King described the area in which she is running: “The area is made up largely of agriculture, manufacturing, and labor positions. I listen to the people and can tell you there is a strong narrative that they are not happy with our government at either the state or federal level. Things are broken and corrupt. There is a hunger for change and you can feel it when you talk to the people.”

“Ask anyone in this district and they will probably say they want ‘better representation, more development and to have a voice,’ which right now they don’t,” she continued.

There is a growing frustration in our land as congressional leaders, voted into office to represent the people, choose to vote for their own ideas once in office. Take Mitt Romney’s recent vote to convict the president during the impeachment trial, even though the people of his state expressed their desire to acquit the President.

That same disenfranchisement with constituents also happened in Illinois’ 17th district as Congresswoman Cheri Bustos, who ran as a centrist Democrat, moved far left after entering Congress.

“Her vote no longer represents the views of the majority of her constituents,” King stated.

“I believe even the Democrats who live here would say they have not benefited from the Democratic policies and are recognizing President Trump as someone who is willing to speak for them and fight for them,” she continued.

King lives in a key area of the state because it is considered a “pivot” county.  A “pivot” county is one which voted for Obama in 2008 and 2012, but then flipped to vote Republican in 2016. In the state of Illinois there are 102 counties, and 11 are pivot counties.

Of those 11 pivot counties, nine are located in King’s 17th district! It makes the district in which King is running ripe to pivot red. And perhaps as the dust settles on the tumultuous impeachment debacle, even more of the state might follow.

When asked what made her decide to run, King responded, “The 2018 election was a key moment in my life as I saw how many young women who held a far left ideology run and subsequently win in their region. When I looked at their experience and knowledge, I realized I was just as qualified, if not more, based on my experience.

“I was raised in Juarez, Mexico with parents who were missionaries. They instilled in us a strong belief in God and a responsibility to impact our communities. I believe the decisions I have made as an adult have been with that in mind.

After college I went to Afghanistan as a civilian with the United Nations. I then attended law school and upon graduation joined a law firm. I was hired by the State of Illinois as the Director of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology. I started my own company and eventually enlisted in the Army. Since then I have worked as a civilian attorney in the Quad Cities.

In these positions I had the opportunity to talk with people in the area and could sense their growing frustration in the political landscape of our state. In a conversation with a client in 2018 while I was practicing law, he said, “If you are going to run for office, you have to be 197% in. Are you?” “Yes!,” I replied and I have never looked back.

I decided that if I’m not willing to stand up for the values I believe in and be part of the solution, then I am merely standing on the sidelines. I was raised to jump in and be part of the solution. And so, I jumped.”

How you can help!

This district needs intensified prayer. Here are some specifics areas in which to pray:

1. Pray for Esther Joy King in her race against Democratic incumbent, Cheri Bustos. The Quad Cities 17th district is the top targeted race for the Republic National Committee for 2020. Bustos holds a leadership position in the Democrat Party and is considered a right hand to Nancy Pelosi. Pray for Esther as the campaign heats up that she will have the energy, volunteers, and finances needed to run this race well.

2. Pray for voters to vote for godly, biblical values in this election..

3. There has been a history of corruption in Illinois from the early days as home to the mob, to the present day “irregularities,” especially in the Chicago area. It is time that we retake the land. Pray for Illinois, that corrupted officials will be voted out and replaced with those who will heed God’s voice.

For additional information about Esther Joy King or to find out how you can help, go to: estherforcongress.com.

Karen Hardin is an intercessor, author, minister, and literary agent. Her work has appeared on USA Today, World Net Daily, Intercessors for America, Charisma, CBN.com, The Elijah List, etc. For additional information, you can contact her at www.prioritypr.org or www.karenhardin.com.

 

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Janice J. Weaver
February 19, 2020

I have lived in Southwestern Illinois and I know that the people in Southern and Southwestern Illinois are not like those that live in Northeastern Illinois. And I have also lived just across the line in Indiana where Gary, Indiana was very much an area of factories that were very much different in politics that the central and Southern Indiana. I pray that those attachments will change with this upcoming election and that the politics of both these areas will change by local influences of the churches in the area and those of us who are praying for individuals to change and strong influence of Christians

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Adelina
February 18, 2020

We pray for Esther for such a time as this.

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    Karen Hardin
    February 26, 2020

    Her name is quite prophetic for these times is it not? Thank you for praying!

Ann Migliore
February 18, 2020

Thank God for Esther! Praying for God to use her mightily. She, and other young people like her, are the perfect solution to the left. May the power of the Holy Spirit move in her life. May she has grace, strength, and a tenacious spirit in her. Blessings from the Lord!

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Daniel Smith
February 18, 2020

Pray Psalms 37. It says three times do not fret because of evil men.

If we commit our way to the Lord he will make our righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noon day sun.

Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him.

Refrain from anger and turn away from wrath. Don’t fret it leads to evil.

Read and pray the whole chapter and confess and believe

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    David Teran
    February 21, 2020

    Amén!

    There is no person….and no land that is outside of His reach!

    Has God made a mountain that is too big for Him to move?

    Bless the Midwest and Illinois, Lord!

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Joni Rafnson
February 18, 2020

Father,
Thank you so much for this spirit filled woman of God. Her name speaks volumes. Esther brought joy and deliverance to her people at a crucial time. I pray you will surround her with the favor of God as with a shield. I ask that you would give her the words to speak that the enemy cannot stand against and that every scheme, distraction and obstacle the enemy would want to throw her direction are removed in Yeshuas name. Thank you Father she is going to take this territory for the glory of the Lord. She is more then an overcomer through Yeshua to the pulling down of strongholds as she calls upon your glorious and wonderful name Thank you for raising up more Esther’s and Joshua’s for such a time as this. HALLELUJAH!! Victory in Yeshuas name. Amem

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    Sylvia Thur
    February 18, 2020

    Amen

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    Joan Denton
    February 18, 2020

    Amen and Amen!

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    Rochelle
    February 18, 2020

    Yes, LORD, protect, guide, and give victory to this Esther as You did the biblical Esther. What a beautiful name! Cause her to bring much Joy to Your people as she serves King Jesus.
    In His name I pray. Amen.

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Dorothy Ter Horst
February 18, 2020

Lord, please confuse the strategy of the demonic realm fueling corruption in the state of Illinois. Make one lie prove another wrong until they kill each other and fall to the ground in Jesus name, amen.

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    Ron Bangert
    February 18, 2020

    If you loved the Obama Administration, their tactics, backroom politics, the past three years and Impeachment, etc., know where Obama and the Democrats perfected thier craft, Cook Co. Chicago. Illinois and Springfield has been held captive for years.

    Former AG Holder and his cronies have been working overtime the past four years to change voting Districts and the Electoral College. A power play to say the least, the College a removal of checks and balances in the election process.

    But God!

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