Video Dr Kent Mercado

As a physician, Dr Kent Mercado believes every American deserves access to quality affordable Health and Mental Care. Our nation’s current system is in need of repair.

As a father, Dr Kent Mercado believes in strong education from birth throughout life is the building block for success for

every child and the foundation for our country’s long-term economic strength in our Illinois 11th District.

As a Businessman Dr Kent Mercado believes we must foster a pro-growth economic environment where businesses and

workers of all levels can thrive with minimal government intrusion and support local business.

Almost all of us come from an immigrant family and Dr Kent Mercado feels we have always been a country that welcomes those who legally come to the United States in search of freedom, democracy and opportunities to pursue the American Dream.

Infrastructure maintenance and improvement is a critical part of our District’s needs. Much of our current infrastructure was built in the 50s and 60s with a life span of 50 years in Illinois 11th District.

Dr Kent Mercado has a Family farm in Northern Illinois. Farming is not only important but is the heart of our Illinois 11th district. Corn, Soybeans and ethanol production is a major part of our economy.