https://www.wcbu.org/tags/nicole-dopler Nicole Dopler en-US Copyright Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:27:49 GMT https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2026-10-26/incumbent-spain-first-time-challenger-dopler-vie-for-73rd-house-district-seat Republican incumbent state Rep. Ryan Spain of Peoria faces a challenge from a first-time candidate Democratic challenger Nicole Dopler in the bid to represent a largely rural district that includes parts of Peoria and Woodford counties. Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:27:49 GMT https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2026-10-26/incumbent-spain-first-time-challenger-dopler-vie-for-73rd-house-district-seat Joe Deacon https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2025-09-17/democratic-challenger-launches-bid-to-unseat-spain-in-state-house A former village trustee from the Quad Cities area has started a campaign to unseat Republican State Rep. Ryan Spain in Illinois’ 73rd House District. Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:25:37 GMT https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2025-09-17/democratic-challenger-launches-bid-to-unseat-spain-in-state-house Joe Deacon