Tom Demmer
{{Short description|American politician}}
{{Distinguish|Tom Emmer}}
{{Infobox officeholder
|name = Tom Demmer
|state_house = Illinois
|district = 90th
|term_start = January 2013
|term_end = January 11, 2023
|predecessor = Jerry L. Mitchell
|successor = John Cabello (redistricted)
|birth_name = Thomas Michael Demmer
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|8|3}}
|birth_place = Dixon, Illinois, U.S.
|death_date =
|death_place =
|party = Republican
|spouse = Rebecca Bach
|education = University of Dayton (BA)
|website = {{url|tomdemmer.org|Campaign website}}
}}
Thomas Michael "Tom" Demmerhttps://patch.com/illinois/springfield-il/state-finances-take-center-stage-illinois-treasurers-race (born August 3,{{cite web|last=Kapos|first=Shia|title=Mayor's message to media: Chill|date=3 August 2023 |url=https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2023/08/03/mayors-message-to-media-chill-00109591|publisher=POLITICO}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.precinctmaps.com/maps/GA/House2011/90thHouse.pdf|last=Veeneman|first=Drew|title=90th House District|publisher=precinctmaps.com|date=June 20, 2011|access-date=December 31, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103162613/http://www.precinctmaps.com/maps/GA/House2011/90thHouse.pdf|archive-date=November 3, 2012}}
Education and career
Demmer was born and raised in Dixon, Illinois, where he continues to live with his wife.{{cite web|url=http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20131114/BLOGS03/131119859/rep-demmers-marriage-proposal-a-family-affair|author=Kappos, Shira|title=Rep. Demmer's marriage proposal a family affair|publisher=Crain's Chicago Business|date=2013-11-14|access-date=2013-05-21}} 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.{{cite web|last=Coleman|first=Emily|title=Demmer back on campaign trail|date=5 March 2012 |url=http://www.saukvalley.com/2012/02/28/demmer-back-on-campaign-trail/aczjyo9/|publisher=Sauk Valley Media}}
He was a White House intern in the Office of the Vice President in 2006. 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 of Commissioners.{{cite journal|editor-last=Miller|editor-first=David R.|title=Biographies of New House Members|journal=First Reading|volume=26|number=2|page=3|publisher=Illinois General Assembly|access-date=February 9, 2023|url=https://www.ilga.gov/commission/lru/Nov2012FirstRdg.pdf}}
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{{cite news|last=Miller|first=Rich|title=Afternoon roundup: Demmer named the new executive director of the Lee County Industrial Development Association|date=February 8, 2023|newspaper=Capitol Fax|access-date=February 8, 2023|url=https://capitolfax.com/2023/02/08/afternoon-roundup-29/}}
Illinois House of Representatives
Demmer was a top Illinois House Republican{{cite news|last=Hinz|first=Greg|title=Top Illinois House Republican moves toward statewide run|date=August 17, 2021|newspaper=Crain's Chicago Business|access-date=August 7, 2023|url=https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/top-illinois-house-republican-moves-toward-statewide-run}} who served as Deputy Republican Leader from 2018 to 2023.{{Cite web|last=LinkedUpRadio|first=Envisionwise Website Service /|title=Dixon Rep. Tom Demmer named to Illinois House leadership post|url=https://dewittdailynews.com/local-news/372621|access-date=2020-12-01|website=DeWitt Daily News|language=en}} Demmer was the chief budget negotiator for the Illinois House Republicans,{{Cite web|title=Lawmakers burn midnight oil to pass borrowing-heavy state budget|date=25 May 2020 |url=https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/Lawmakers-burn-midnight-oil-to-pass-15292912.php|access-date=2023-08-07}} and was the caucus leader on Medicaid and healthcare policy issues.{{Cite web|title=House Deputy Minority Leader Demmer considering statewide 2022 run|url=https://www.capitolnewsillinois.com/NEWS/house-deputy-minority-leader-demmer-considering-statewide-2022-run|access-date=2023-08-07}}
Previously, Demmer was Republican Conference Chairman from January 2017 to July 2018.{{Cite web|title=Keith Wheeler out and Tom Demmer in as House Republican Conference Chair|url=http://www.wspynews.com/news/local/keith-wheeler-out-and-tom-demmer-in-as-house-republican-conference-chair/article_a538bf50-e33c-11e6-bdaf-8799c0edb63b.html|access-date=2020-12-01|website=WSPY NEWS|date=25 January 2017 |language=en}} He was a member of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules from 2016 to 2023.{{Cite web|title=JCAR Member Listing|url=https://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/member.pdf|access-date=2020-12-01|website=Joint Committee on Administrative Rules}}
Demmer was the Republican Spokesperson{{Cite web|title=Illinois General Assembly - House Committee Members|url=https://www.ilga.gov/house/committees/members.asp?CommitteeID=2657&GA=101|access-date=2020-12-01|website=www.ilga.gov}} 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.{{Cite web|title=Former Illinois Speaker of the House Indicted on Federal Racketeering and Bribery Charges in Connection With Alleged Corruption Schemes|date=2 March 2022 |url=https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndil/pr/former-illinois-speaker-house-indicted-federal-racketeering-and-bribery-charges}}
Demmer served as an Illinois co-chair for the John Kasich's 2016 presidential campaign.{{cite web|editor-last=Appleman|editor-first=Eric M.|title=Organization of Kasich for America - Staff, Advisors and Supporters|url=http://www.p2016.org/kasich/kasichorg.html|publisher=Democracy in Action|date=December 5, 2015|access-date=June 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126153325/http://www.p2016.org/kasich/kasichorg.html|archive-date=January 26, 2021}}
In the 2022 general election, Demmer ran for Illinois Treasurer. Demmer lost the election to incumbent Mike Frerichs.
Electoral history
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| title = Illinois Treasurer, 2022{{Cite web|title=Election Results|url=https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/11/08/us/elections/results-illinois-treasurer.html|access-date=November 6, 2022|publisher=Chicago Tribune}}
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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| candidate = Michael Frerichs (incumbent)
| votes = 2,134,658
| percentage = 53.8
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{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| party = Republican Party (United States)
| candidate = Tom Demmer
| votes = 1,744,391
| percentage = 44.0
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| party = Libertarian Party (United States)
| candidate = Preston Nelson
| votes = 88,069
| percentage = 2.2
}}
{{Election box total no change
| votes = 3,967,118
| percentage = 100.0
}}
{{Election box end}}
{{Election box begin no change
| title = 90th District, Illinois House of Representatives, 2020{{Cite web|title=Election Results|url=https://www.elections.il.gov/electionoperations/votetotalsearch.aspx|access-date=August 7, 2023|publisher=Illinois State Board of Elections}}
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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
| party = Illinois Republican Party
| candidate = Tom Demmer (incumbent)
| votes = 34,129
| percentage = 67.3
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| party = Democratic Party of Illinois
| candidate = Seth Wiggins
| votes = 16,589
| percentage = 32.7
}}
{{Election box total no change
| votes = 50,718
| percentage = 100.0
}}
{{Election box end}}
{{Election box begin no change
| title = 90th District, Illinois House of Representatives, 2018{{Cite web|title=Election Results|url=https://www.elections.il.gov/electionoperations/votetotalsearch.aspx|access-date=August 7, 2023|publisher=Illinois State Board of Elections}}
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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
| party = Illinois Republican Party
| candidate = Tom Demmer (incumbent)
| votes = 23,690
| percentage = 61.2
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| party = Democratic Party of Illinois
| candidate = Amy Davis
| votes = 15,030
| percentage = 38.8
}}
{{Election box total no change
| votes = 38,720
| percentage = 100.0
}}
{{Election box end}}
{{Election box begin no change
| title = 90th District, Illinois House of Representatives, 2016{{Cite web|title=Election Results|url=https://www.elections.il.gov/electionoperations/votetotalsearch.aspx|access-date=August 7, 2023|publisher=Illinois State Board of Elections}}
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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
| party = Illinois Republican Party
| candidate = Tom Demmer (incumbent)
| votes = 40,456
| percentage = 100
}}
{{Election box total no change
| votes = 40,456
| percentage = 100.0
}}
{{Election box end}}
{{Election box begin no change
| title = 90th District, Illinois House of Representatives, 2014{{Cite web|title=Election Results|url=https://www.elections.il.gov/electionoperations/votetotalsearch.aspx|access-date=August 7, 2023|publisher=Illinois State Board of Elections}}
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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
| party = Illinois Republican Party
| candidate = Tom Demmer (incumbent)
| votes = 28,668
| percentage = 100
}}
{{Election box total no change
| votes = 28,668
| percentage = 100.0
}}
{{Election box end}}
{{Election box begin no change
| title = 90th District, Illinois House of Representatives, 2012{{Cite web|title=Election Results|url=https://www.elections.il.gov/electionoperations/votetotalsearch.aspx|access-date=August 7, 2023|publisher=Illinois State Board of Elections}}
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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
| party = Illinois Republican Party
| candidate = Tom Demmer
| votes = 27,442
| percentage = 62.1
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| party = Democratic Party of Illinois
| candidate = Thomas Boken, Jr.
| votes = 16,724
| percentage = 37.9
}}
{{Election box total no change
| votes = 44,166
| percentage = 100.0
}}
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References
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External links
- [http://www.ilga.gov/house/Rep.asp?GA=98&MemberID=2055 Representative Tom Demmer (R) 90th District] at the Illinois General Assembly
- [http://www.tomdemmer.com State Representative Tom Demmer] constituency site
- [http://www.teamdemmer.com Team Demmer for State Representative]
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Category:21st-century members of the Illinois General Assembly
Category:County board members in Illinois
Category:People from Dixon, Illinois
Category:Republican Party members of the Illinois House of Representatives