U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren informed supporters this week that he intends to run next year for re-election in the 14th Congressional District, which was redrawn to include a Republican colleague.

Hultgren sent a letter to supporters Thursday night informing them of his decision to make a formal announcement to run in the 14th District. The Winfield Republican said he believed his party had made progress by rejecting policies of President Barack Obama and wanted to continue to push for conservative fiscal policies.

“I hope that I’ve lived up to the promises I made to you last fall and that you have been proud of the way I’ve represented you so far in Washington,” Hultgren’s letter stated. “Many challenges lay ahead, but I’m optimistic that together we can turn our country around.”