Franklin Co. – 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