Neil Anderson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 36th district | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Jacobs |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 14, 1982 Davenport, Iowa, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Brandi |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Rock Island, Illinois |
| Alma mater | University of Nebraska[1] |
| Profession | Firefighter-Paramedic |
Neil Anderson (born April 14, 1982) is an American Republican politician who currently represents the 47th district in the Illinois Senate. He assumed this district after his win in the November 2022 election. Previously, he defeated incumbent Democrat Mike Jacobs in the November 2014 election to represent the 36th district, located in Western Illinois. Western Illinois includes all or parts of East Moline, Moline, Rock Island, Rock Falls and Sterling.[2]
Anderson defeated incumbent Democratic State Senator Mike Jacobs in the 2014 general election, 55%-45%.[3]
Anderson works as a firefighter/paramedic for the Moline Fire Department and has a wife and two children.[4]
Anderson ran for state representative in 2012 in the 72nd district. He lost to incumbent representative Patrick J. Verschoore by a margin of 64%-35%.
Anderson currently serves on the following committees: Licensed Activities (Minority Spokesperson); Public Safety (Minority Spokesperson); Commerce; Criminal Law; Energy and Public Utilities; Transportation; Redistricting- Northern Illinois; Criminal Law- Clear Compliance.[5]
Electoral history[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Neil Anderson | 70,738 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 70,738 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Neil Anderson | 38,728 | 50.8 | |
| Democratic | Gregg Johnson | 37,447 | 49.2 | |
| Total votes | 76,175 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Neil Anderson | 35,895 | 54.3 | |
| Democratic | Mike Jacobs | 30,242 | 45.7 | |
| Total votes | 66,137 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Patrick J. Verschoore | 28,675 | 64.3% | |
| Republican | Neil Anderson | 15,934 | 35.7% | |
| Total votes | 44,609 | 100.0 | ||
References[edit]
- ^ "About - Anderson for Illinois". Archived from the original on 2014-11-05. Retrieved 2014-11-05.
- ^ Veeneman, Drew. "Senate District 36". precinctmaps.com. Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2013-06-25.
- ^ Neil Anderson Defeats Mike Jacobs WQAD, November 4, 2014. Retrieved November 12, 2014
- ^ Moline Firefighter to Take On Jacobs in 36th Illinois Senate District Illinois Review, November 10, 2013. Retrieved November 12, 2014.
- ^ "Illinois General Assembly - Senator Biography". www.ilga.gov. Retrieved 2021-11-30.
- ^ a b c d "Neil Anderson (Illinois)". ballotpedia.org.
External links[edit]
- Neil Anderson for State Senate campaign website
- Neil Anderson at Ballotpedia