Welcome! - Andrew Cottingham for Illinois State Representative

For a more equal
and free Illinois.

“The Democratic Party and Republican Party have been cutting taxes top-down for the wealthy my entire life. My priority is to cut taxes for the poor, working, and middle class first! Additionally, neither party has restrained themselves from increasing the size of government; therefore, my other priority is to shrink it.

To achieve both priorities, my mission will be to cut spending top-down and to cut taxes bottom-up!“

– Andrew Cottingham

Building a Movement
Beyond One Candidate

“I am committed to running a grassroots campaign powered by local supporters, volunteers, and voters! My vision is to build a movement from the bottom-up, and not run this campaign from the top-down. You are committed to this fight just as much as I am.

I wholeheartedly believe in further developing the independent and
third-party movement both in the State of Illinois and across the nation. The candidates of our past have taught us that it cannot be done with a “one-man-show,” which is why I am so deeply devoted to building a movement far beyond myself as a candidate.”

– Andrew Cottingham

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Residents in District 112

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1. Supporter/Volunteer
Outreach

Every campaign starts
from the bottom-up!

2. Fundraising

Focus on small-dollar donors!

3. Ballot Access

Gathering 2,600 – 5,000
signatures within District 112!

4. Get Out The Vote

Rallying voters and registering
non-voters!
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About Me:

I am Andrew Cottingham, and I am a 26 year-old political scientist/consultant. I was raised in the small town of Collinsville, Illinois, which is roughly 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis. I grew up in a family that was predominantly Republican and identified as one for most of my life; however, I crossed over to the Democratic Party in 2018, but my time with them was rather brief.

I have worked in fast food, retail, political campaigns, and am currently self-employed. I have also spent my life volunteering in varying capacities. In my family, we value our community and serving others, which are essential to who I am.

In 2022, I graduated from the University of Evansville in Evansville, Indiana with a BS in Political Science and minors in history, legal studies, and international studies. Having spent time on both sides of the two-party system, and having always been anti-establishment, I have realized that my place is within the independent movement.

For a more equaland free Illinois.

Prioritizing Policy

Building a MovementBeyond One Candidate