FRANKLIN COUNTY — Franklin County Circuit Clerk Jim Muir will be endorsing State Rep. Dave Severin of Benton for re-election to the 117th District State House Seat during a press conference the two will have today at noon at the Franklin County Courthouse in Benton.

Severin, a Republican, was elected to his first term in the State House in 2016. Democrat Jason Woolard of Carterville is looking to unseat Severin for the 117th District House seat on Nov. 6.