Adam Niemerg
Adam M. Niemerg is a Republican member of the Illinois House from the 109th district since January 13, 2021. The 109th district, located in the Illinois Wabash Valley, includes all or parts of Albion, Allendale, Bellmont, Bone Gap, Bridgeport, Browns, Burnt Prairie, Calhoun, Carmi, Cisne, Claremont, Clay City, Crossville, Dieterich, Enfield, Fairfield, Flora, Golden Gate, Grayville, Iola, Jeffersonville, Johnsonville, Keenes, Keensburg, Louisville, Maunie, Montrose, Mount Carmel, Mount Erie, Newtown, Noble, Norris City, Olney, Parkersburg, Phillipstown, Rose Hill, Sailor Springs, Sims, Springerton, St. Francisville, Ste. Marie, Sumner, Teutopolis, Watson, Wayne City, West Salem, Wheeler, Willow Hill, Xenia, and Yale . Niemerg was elected to the 109th district to succeed Republican then-state Representative Darren Bailey after Bailey successfully ran for the Illinois Senate. Early life, education, and career. Niemerg was born in Teutopolis, Illinois to his parents Phil and Stephanie. He would be the oldest of five children. He graduated from Teutopolis High School in 2002. He would attend Lake Land College until later attending Eastern Illinois University and earned his Bachelor of Arts in history. After graduating, he would work as a senior claims adjuster for Country Financial for 12 years. He is a member of the American Farm  Bureau Federation. In the aftermath of the storming of the US Capitol by a mob of Trump supporters, Niemerg condemned the violence. However, Niemerg claimed there was "credible questions" surrounding the results of the 2020 presidential election. Personal life. Niemerg currently resides in Teutopolis with his wife Trina and two children. He and his family are "members of the St. Isidore Catholic Parish and they attend St. Aloysius Church."