Adam Niemerg | |
|---|---|
 Niemerg at the 2022 Hazlitt Summit hosted by Young Americans for Liberty Foundation | |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 109th district | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Darren Bailey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 17, 1984[1] Teutopolis, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Trina |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Phil and Stephanie |
| Residence(s) | Dieterich, Illinois, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Eastern Illinois University (BA) |
Adam M. Niemerg is a Republican member of the Illinois House from the 109th district since January 13, 2021. The 109th district, located in the Illinois Wabash Valley, includes all or parts of Albion, Allendale, Bellmont, Bone Gap, Bridgeport, Browns, Burnt Prairie, Calhoun, Carmi, Cisne, Claremont, Clay City, Crossville, Dieterich, Enfield, Fairfield, Flora, Golden Gate, Grayville, Iola, Jeffersonville, Johnsonville, Keenes, Keensburg, Louisville, Maunie, Montrose, Mount Carmel, Mount Erie, Newton, Noble, Norris City, Olney, Parkersburg, Paris, Phillipstown, Rose Hill, Sailor Springs, Sims, Springerton, St. Francisville, Ste. Marie, Sumner, Teutopolis, Watson, Wayne City, West Salem, Wheeler, Willow Hill, Xenia, and Yale.[2]
Niemerg was elected to the 109th district to succeed Republican then-state Representative Darren Bailey after Bailey successfully ran for the Illinois Senate.
Early life, education, and career[edit]
Niemerg was born in Teutopolis, Illinois to his parents Phil and Stephanie.[3][4] He was the oldest of five children. Niemerg graduated from Teutopolis High School in 2002.[3] He attended Lake Land College and Eastern Illinois University and earned his Bachelor of Arts in history.[3] After graduating, he worked as a senior claims adjuster for Country Financial for 12 years.[4][3] He is a member of the American Farm Bureau Federation.[3] In the aftermath of the storming of the US Capitol by a mob of Trump supporters, Niemerg condemned the violence. However, Niemerg claimed there was "credible questions" surrounding the results of the 2020 presidential election.[5]
As of July 3, 2022, Representative Niemerg is a member of the following Illinois House committees:[6]
- Appropriations - General Service Committee (HAPG)
- Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, & IT Committee (HCDA)
- Health Care Availability & Access Committee (HHCA)
- Housing Committee (SHOU)
- Insurance Committee (HINS)
- Labor & Commerce Committee (HLBR)
- Minority Impact Analysis Subcommittee (HLBR-MIAS)
Electoral history[edit]
2020 election[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Adam M Niemerg | 11,597 | 57.86 | |
| Republican | Andrew R. (Andy) Hires | 8,446 | 42.14 | |
| Total votes | 20,043 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Adam M Niemerg | 43,100 | 82.15 | |
| Democratic | John Spencer | 9,366 | 17.85 | |
| Total votes | 52,466 | 100.0 | ||
2024 election[edit]
After filing to run for the Republican nomination, Niemerg's petitions were challenged for a failure to notarize his statement of candidacy. Subsequently, the Illinois State Board of Elections ruled in favor of the objection to his petition filing based on this error, leaving him off of the ballot.[9][10]
Personal life[edit]
Niemerg currently resides in Teutopolis with his wife Trina and two children. He and his family are "members of the St. Isidore Catholic Parish and they attend St. Aloysius Church."[3]
References[edit]
- ^ Illinois Blue Book 2021-2022 (PDF). Retrieved August 23, 2021.
- ^ "STATE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: State House District 109 (Illinois)" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 2013-06-10. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
- ^ a b c d e f "Representative Adam Niemerg (R) 109th District". Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ a b "Bio". Adam Niemerg for State Representative. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Adams, Andrew Adams (6 January 2021). "Local lawmakers react to Washington chaos". Effingham Daily News. Archived from the original on 2021-07-21. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
- ^ "Illinois General Assembly - Representative Committees". ilga.gov. Retrieved 2022-07-04.
- ^ Sandvoss, Steven S., ed. (April 17, 2022). Official Canvass of the 2020 Illinois Primary Election. Springfield, Illinois: Illinois State Board of Elections. p. 136. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ Sandvoss, Steven S., ed. (December 5, 2022). Official Canvass of the 2020 Illinois General Election. Springfield, Illinois: Illinois State Board of Elections. p. 105. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
- ^ Griffith, Cathy (January 9, 2024). "Niemerg, Wilhour nominating petitions challenged". Effingham Daily News. Archived from the original on January 10, 2024. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ Pfingsten, Patrick (January 9, 2024). "Rep. Adam Niemerg to be Kicked Off March Ballot". The Illinoize. Retrieved January 11, 2024.