"There is absolutely no place in this country for political violence. We must be a nation that values civility and mutual respect – always," Budzinski wrote in a post on X.

Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski and state lawmaker Laura Fine, who is running for Congress, both say their names were found among alleged Minnesota shooter Vance Boelter’s items.

A member of Congress representing some of downstate Illinois’ largest cities said her name was included in the "notes" belonging to the man accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses.