Tom Demmer

Tom Demmer
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 90th district
In office
January 2013 – January 11, 2023
Preceded byJerry L. Mitchell
Succeeded byJohn Cabello (redistricted)
Personal details
BornAugust 3, 1986
Dixon, Illinois, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseRebecca
EducationUniversity of Dayton (BA)
WebsiteCampaign website

Tom Demmer (born August 3,[1] 1986) is an American politician.

Demmer was a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives representing the 90th district from 2013 to 2023. The 90th district, located in northwestern Illinois included parts of Lee County, Ogle County, LaSalle County, and DeKalb County.[2]

Education and career

Demmer was born and raised in Dixon, Illinois, where he continues to live with his wife.[3] He attended St. Anne School, Newman Central Catholic High School, and the University of Dayton, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications with a minor in political science.[4]

He was a White House intern in the Office of the Vice President in 2006.[5] For a time, Demmer was Director of Innovation & Strategy at KSB Hospital. From 2008 to 2012, he was a member of the Lee County Board.[5]

In 2023, he became Executive Director of the Lee County Industrial Development Association. The Lee County Industrial Development Association is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to promote, develop, and facilitate industrial, commercial, and business enterprises in Lee County[6]

Illinois House of Representatives

Demmer was a top Illinois House Republican[7] who served as Deputy Republican Leader from 2018 to 2023.[8] Demmer was the chief budget negotiator for the Illinois House Republicans,[9] and was the caucus leader on Medicaid and healthcare policy issues.[10]

Previously, Demmer was Republican Conference Chairman from January 2017 to July 2018.[11] He was a member of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules from 2016 to 2023.[12]

Demmer was the Republican Spokesperson[13] on the Special Investigating Committee II in 2020 to investigate the conduct of Michael Madigan, the then-Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives, who was later indicted by a federal grand jury on 22 counts of racketeering and bribery in connection with alleged corruption schemes.[14]

Demmer served as an Illinois co-chair for the John Kasich's 2016 presidential campaign.[15]

In the 2022 general election, Demmer ran for Illinois Treasurer. Demmer lost the election to incumbent Mike Frerichs.

Electoral history

Illinois Treasurer, 2022[16]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Michael Frerichs (incumbent) 2,134,658 53.8
Republican Tom Demmer 1,744,391 44.0
Libertarian Preston Nelson 88,069 2.2
Total votes 3,967,118 100.0
90th District, Illinois House of Representatives, 2020[17]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Tom Demmer (incumbent) 34,129 67.3
Democratic Seth Wiggins 16,589 32.7
Total votes 50,718 100.0
90th District, Illinois House of Representatives, 2018[17]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Tom Demmer (incumbent) 23,690 61.2
Democratic Amy Davis 15,030 38.8
Total votes 38,720 100.0
90th District, Illinois House of Representatives, 2016[17]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Tom Demmer (incumbent) 40,456 100
Total votes 40,456 100.0
90th District, Illinois House of Representatives, 2014[17]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Tom Demmer (incumbent) 28,668 100
Total votes 28,668 100.0
90th District, Illinois House of Representatives, 2012[17]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Tom Demmer 27,442 62.1
Democratic Thomas Boken, Jr. 16,724 37.9
Total votes 44,166 100.0

References

  1. ^ Kapos, Shia (3 August 2023). "Mayor's message to media: Chill". POLITICO.
  2. ^ Veeneman, Drew (June 20, 2011). "90th House District" (PDF). precinctmaps.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 3, 2012. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
  3. ^ Kappos, Shira (2013-11-14). "Rep. Demmer's marriage proposal a family affair". Crain's Chicago Business. Retrieved 2013-05-21.
  4. ^ Coleman, Emily (5 March 2012). "Demmer back on campaign trail". Sauk Valley Media.
  5. ^ a b Miller, David R. (ed.). "Biographies of New House Members" (PDF). First Reading. 26 (2). Illinois General Assembly: 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023.
  6. ^ Miller, Rich (February 8, 2023). "Afternoon roundup: Demmer named the new executive director of the Lee County Industrial Development Association". Capitol Fax. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
  7. ^ Hinz, Greg (August 17, 2021). "Top Illinois House Republican moves toward statewide run". Crain's Chicago Business. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
  8. ^ LinkedUpRadio, Envisionwise Website Service /. "Dixon Rep. Tom Demmer named to Illinois House leadership post". DeWitt Daily News. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
  9. ^ "Lawmakers burn midnight oil to pass borrowing-heavy state budget". 25 May 2020. Retrieved 2023-08-07.
  10. ^ "House Deputy Minority Leader Demmer considering statewide 2022 run". Retrieved 2023-08-07.
  11. ^ "Keith Wheeler out and Tom Demmer in as House Republican Conference Chair". WSPY NEWS. 25 January 2017. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
  12. ^ "JCAR Member Listing" (PDF). Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
  13. ^ "Illinois General Assembly - House Committee Members". www.ilga.gov. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
  14. ^ "Former Illinois Speaker of the House Indicted on Federal Racketeering and Bribery Charges in Connection With Alleged Corruption Schemes". 2 March 2022.
  15. ^ Appleman, Eric M., ed. (December 5, 2015). "Organization of Kasich for America - Staff, Advisors and Supporters". Democracy in Action. Archived from the original on January 26, 2021. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  16. ^ "Election Results". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  17. ^ a b c d e "Election Results". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
Party political offices
Preceded by
Jim Dodge
 Republican nominee for Illinois Treasurer
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