Tom Demmer

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Tom Demmer
Deputy Minority Leader of Illinois House of Representatives
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 90th district
Assumed office
January 2013 (2013-January)
Preceded byJerry L. Mitchell
Personal details
Born1986 (age 35–36)
Dixon, Illinois, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Rebecca
ResidenceDixon, Illinois
Alma materUniversity of Dayton
ProfessionHospital Administration
Websitewww.tomdemmer.org

Tom Demmer (born 1986) is a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives representing the 90th district, located in northwestern Illinois that includes parts of Lee County, Ogle County, LaSalle County, and DeKalb County, including all or part of Dixon, Rochelle, Oregon, Byron, Polo, Stillman Valley, Davis Junction, DeKalb, Sandwich, Shabbona, Somonauk, Waterman, Leland, Earlville, and Mendota.[1]

Education and career[]

Demmer was born and raised in Dixon, Illinois, where he continues to live with his wife.[2] 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.[3]

Demmer is Director of Innovation & Strategy at KSB Hospital and serves on the board of directors for the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home.[4] He was a member of the Lee County Board.[5]

Illinois House of Representatives[]

Demmer serves as Deputy Republican Leader, a role he was first appointed to in July 2018.[6] Previously, Demmer was Republican Conference Chairman from January 2017 to July 2018.[7] He also is a member of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules.[8]

In the 102nd General Assembly (2021-2022), Demmer was assigned to the following committees: Appropriations-Human Services (Republican Spokesperson); Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, & IT; Ethics & Elections; Human Services; Prescription Drug Affordability (Republican Spokesperson); and Rules.[9]

Demmer was the Republican Spokesperson on the Special Investigating Committee II in 2020 to investigate the conduct of Michael Madigan, then-Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives.[10]

Demmer served as an Illinois co-chair for the John Kasich's 2016 presidential campaign.[11]

Electoral history[]

2020 2020 General Election
PartyCandidateVotes%
 RepublicanTom Demmer34,12967.3
 DemocratSeth Wiggins16,58932.7
Majority17,54034.6
2018 2018 General Election
PartyCandidateVotes%
 RepublicanTom Demmer23,69061.2
 DemocratAmy Davis15,03038.8
Majority8,66022.4
2016 2016 General Election
PartyCandidateVotes%
 RepublicanTom Demmer40,343100
 DemocratNo Candidate
Majority40,343100
2014 2014 General Election
PartyCandidateVotes%
 RepublicanTom Demmer28,668100
 DemocratNo Candidate
Majority28,668100
2012 2012 General Election
PartyCandidateVotes%
 RepublicanTom Demmer27,44262.1
 DemocratTom Boken16,72437.9
Majority10,71824.2

References[]

  1. ^ Veeneman, Drew (2011-06-20). "New 2011 Map: Illinois House District 90" (PDF). precinctmaps.com. Retrieved 2013-12-31.
  2. ^ Kappos, Shira (2013-11-14). "Rep. Demmer's marriage proposal a family affair". Crain's Chicago Business. Retrieved 2013-05-21.
  3. ^ Coleman, Emily. "Demmer back on campaign trail". Sauk Valley Media.
  4. ^ "Official Biography".
  5. ^ "Illinois General Assembly - Representative Biography".
  6. ^ LinkedUpRadio, Envisionwise Website Service /. "Dixon Rep. Tom Demmer named to Illinois House leadership post". DeWitt Daily News. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
  7. ^ "Keith Wheeler out and Tom Demmer in as House Republican Conference Chair". WSPY NEWS. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
  8. ^ "JCAR Member Listing" (PDF). Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
  9. ^ "Illinois General Assembly - Representative Committees". ilga.gov. Retrieved 2021-02-24.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ^ "Illinois General Assembly - House Committee Members". www.ilga.gov. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
  11. ^ 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.

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