John Curran (Illinois politician)

John Curran
Minority Leader of the Illinois Senate
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 11, 2023
Preceded byDan McConchie
Member of the Illinois Senate
from the 41st district
Incumbent
Assumed office
July 23, 2017
Preceded byChristine Radogno
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
EducationUniversity of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (BA)
Northern Illinois University (JD)
WebsiteOfficial website

John Curran is a Republican member of the Illinois Senate. He took office in July 2017 after accepting an appointment to replace Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno who resigned July 1, 2017. He represents the 41st district which includes all or parts of Lemont, Indian Head Park, LaGrange Western Springs, Homer Glen, Burr Ridge, Darien, Downers Grove, Lisle, Willowbrook, Woodridge, Naperville, and Bolingbrook.[1]

Curran has served as the Minority leader in the Illinois Senate since January 11, 2023.

Electoral career

Curran began his political career as a Woodridge Village Trustee and member of the DuPage County Board, where he served as vice chair. Curran received his bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and his law degree from Northern Illinois University College of Law. Following 19 years working as an Assistant State's Attorney in the Cook County State's Attorney's Office, Curran now works as an attorney at a private law firm in Oak Brook.[2][3][4]

Illinois Senate

On November 15, 2022, after Republicans underperformed in the 2022 Illinois Senate election, Curran was unanimously elected by his caucus to succeed Dan McConchie as the new Illinois Senate Minority Leader.[5]

Committees

Curran serves on the following committees: Executive; Judiciary; Special Issues; Cannabis.[6]

Personal life

In addition to his legal work and public service, Curran sits on the Board of Directors for the Downers Grove Economic Development Corporation, which has a mission of helping retain, expand and attract new businesses to the Village of Downers Grove.

Curran, his wife, Sue, their four daughters and a niece live in Downers Grove.

Electoral history

2022 General Election for Illinois State Senate District 41[7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John Curran 64,100 100.0
Total votes 64,100 100.0
2018 General Election for Illinois State Senate District 41[8]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John Curran 49,692 50.8
Democratic Bridget Fitzgerald 48,046 49.2
Total votes 97,738 100.0

References

  1. ^ "PA 97-0006 Legislative District 41" (PDF). Springfield, Illinois: Illinois House of Representatives. May 18, 2011. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
  2. ^ Schroedter, Andrew (October 15, 2011). "Double Dipping in DuPage County". Chicago, Illinois: Better Government Association. Retrieved July 23, 2017.
  3. ^ Smith, Katie (July 22, 2017). "DuPage County Board member appointed to state Senate vacancy". Daily Herald. Arlington Heights, Illinois. Retrieved July 23, 2017.
  4. ^ Curran, John (September 21, 2012). "John Curran: Candidate Profile – DuPage County Board District 3 (Republican)". Daily Herald. Arlington Heights, Illinois. Retrieved July 23, 2017.
  5. ^ Kapos, Shia; Olander, Olivia (16 November 2022). "New Faces Lead the Illinois GOP". politico.com. Politico. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
  6. ^ "Illinois General Assembly - Senator Biography". www.ilga.gov. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
  7. ^ "John Curran".
  8. ^ "John Curran".
Illinois Senate
Preceded by Minority Leader of the Illinois Senate
2023–present 		Incumbent