Tom Demmer

Tom Demmer (born 1986) is an American politician

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
Born1986 (age 36–37)
Dixon, Illinois, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseRebecca
EducationUniversity of Dayton (BA)
WebsiteCampaign website

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, 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]

He was a White House intern in the Office of the Vice President Dick Cheney in 2006.[4] For a time, Demmer was Director of Innovation & Strategy at KSB Hospital. In 2009, he was elected a member of the Lee County Board.[4] In 2023, it was announced that he would serve as the 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[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]

In the 2022 general election, Demmer ran for Illinois Treasurer. Demmer lost the election to incumbent Mike Frerichs. Due to the 2021 redistricting, Lee County was moved from the 90th district to the 74th district. He was succeeded as the representative for his home county by Bradley Fritts, while John Cabello won the election in the new 90th district.[12]

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 (June 20, 2011). "90th House District" (PDF). precinctmaps.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 3, 2012. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
  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. Miller, David R. (ed.). "Biographies of New House Members" (PDF). First Reading. Illinois General Assembly. 26 (2): 3. Retrieved February 9, 2023.
  5. 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.
  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.
  12. Barlow, Sarah E. (ed.). "Biographies of New House Members" (PDF). First Reading. Illinois General Assembly. 36 (1): 2. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
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