Carbondale Reporter

Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) recently sat for an interview with Will Stephens on WXAN-FM 103.9 in which she discussed her thoughts about the upcoming election.

“Thank you to Will Stephens and WXAN FM 103.9 for having me on for this wide-ranging interview on important topics facing the State of Illinois,”  Bryant posted on Facebook.

In the interview with Stephens, Bryant reiterated her endorsement for Wavey Lester, who is running as a Republican for the 57th District Senate seat.

“The one (race) that I've been most engaged in other than the governor's race has been the race for Wavey Lester in opposition to Chris Belt in the Metro East. That race is really one that I think everyone should be watching. In this case we have Chris Belt, he happens to be an African American. Wavey Lester is an African American. Both live in that Metro East area, so they're able to run there. One is a successful businessman – Wavey – and then Chris Belt is a guy who has multiple government jobs and and honestly I don't think fits that district as well as Wavey does, so that's a  race for everyone to watch.” 

In mid-September, she initially endorsed Lester in a Facebook post. “Wavey Lester is without exception one of the best candidates I have ever seen. If you live in the Metro East please consider voting for this awesome man. If you do not live in his district please consider donating to his campaign. He is worth your consideration and your vote," Bryant posted.

Lester is former resident of Houston, Texas, and calls himself a "Constitutional conservative-minded military veteran and entrepreneur" on his campaign website. A Millstadt resident, Lester has lived in the 57th District since 2002, according to his campaign website.