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Gary Pierce
Candidate for Governor
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Biography
Gary Pierce is running for Governor of Illinois on the Independence Party ticket. Drawing on 25 years of experience in ministry and addiction recovery, he advocates for a government that serves citizens and believes leadership should lift burdens and protect rights. Pierce's background includes service in the U.S. Navy and a career as a counselor.
Top Priorities
- Ensure government serves citizens, not elites
- Lift burdens on citizens through leadership
- Protect God-given rights from political interference