Macoupin County Board Chairman Andy Manar has announced his candidacy for State Senate in Illinois' 48th Legislative District. Manar made the announcement this week in stops in Decatur, Springfield, Taylorville, Hillsboro and his hometown of Bunker Hill.

Manar's background spans all levels of government. First elected to the Bunker Hill City Council at age 21, he went on to serve as mayor of the city and has continued to serve as Chairman of the Macoupin County Board for the last seven years.

Manar also extensive experience in state government working on state budget issues and currently serves as Chief of Staff for the Illinois Senate President John Cullerton.