Alton, Grafton Residents Named First Two Winners Of Rep. Davidsmeyer's 'America 250' Photo Contest
Photos from Patricia Ellington of Grafton and Susan Kreitner of Alton were chosen in the first two rounds of the contest, with the final winning photo to be selected in September.
ALTON/GRAFTON – State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) announced the first two winning entries in his “America 250” Photo Contest to update the decor in his Capitol office in Springfield.
“Each of these photographs showcase the patriotic spirit and natural beauty of the 100th District,” Rep. Davidsmeyer said. “I congratulate our first two winners and remind everyone that we still have another round of photographs to go. As part of America’s 250th birthday celebration, I am encouraging families to take part in local events, explore Illinois and American history, and participate in my ‘America 250’ Photo Contest.”
The first winner of Rep. Davidsmeyer’s “America 250” Photo Contest is Patricia Ellington of Grafton, whose winning photo included the Grafton Lighthouse and giant American Flag as the mist rolled in from the Mississippi River. The second winner is Susan Kreitner of Alton, whose winning photo highlighted a large American Flag draped in front of hay bales.
To participate in Rep. Davidsmeyer’s “America 250” Photo Contest, simply choose a local landmark, festival, or anything patriotic from around the 100th District. Email your photo with contact information to RepCDDavidsmeyer@gmail.com.
The “America 250” Photo Contest will run through Summer 2026. The first two rounds of winning photos were selected on July 15 and August 15, with the final photo to be selected on September 15. The winners will have their photos framed and displayed in Rep. Davidsmeyer’s Springfield office.
The 100th District includes all or portions of Adams, Brown, Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Morgan, Pike, and Scott Counties. Please visit CDDavidsmeyer.org for a map of the 100th District.
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