About Me
John M. Shimkus of Collinsville, Illinois, is serving his sixth term in Congress representing the 19th District. John served as Madison County Treasurer before being elected to Congressman. Before that he was a teacher at Metro East Lutheran High School in Edwardsville, Illinois. John's first elected position was as a Collinsville Township Trustee. John has had a very successful legislative career when it comes to getting legislation passed and signed into law considering his short time in Washington.