A state senate hopeful recently said that he prays for gay people to repent, according to a report by the Daily Herald.
Don Castella, who is running in the 30th District in Lake County, posted on his Facebook that he has “read what the Holy Bible teaches and pray for homosexuals to repent,” according the Herald.
The comment did not appear publicly visible by Jan. 20, while other statements by the Republican candidate were.
Castella did not respond to a request from Windy City Times to comment.
Castella is running unopposed in the primary. He will face off against Democratic three-time incumbent Terry Link.
On his campaign website, Castella lists himself as a conservative Republican and Christian.