RAPIDS CITY, Ill. – A Quad Cities area woman is looking to challenge a Peoria-area incumbent for a state in the Illinois State House.

25 News reports that Nicole Dopler of Rapids City is running as a Democrat for the 73rd District. The seat is currently held by Republican Ryan Spain of Peoria.

The district covers portions of Peoria, Woodford, Marshall, and Stark Counties.

Dopler says she is campaigning to protect healthcare and education, as well as getting young people access to affordable housing and higher education.

She was a two-term village trustee in Rapids City and currently serves as a trustee for the Rock Island County Democratic Women’s Club.

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