David Reis
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David Reis (Republican Party) was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 109. Reis assumed office in 2005. Reis left office on January 9, 2019.
Reis (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 109. Reis lost in the Republican primary on March 20, 2018.
Biography[edit]
Reis earned his A.S. in Agriculture from Lake Land Community College and his B.S. in Agriculture from University of Illinois College of Agriculture. His professional experience includes working as a farmer.[1]
Committee assignments[edit]
2017 legislative session[edit]
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Appropriations-Public Safety |
| • Business & Occupational Licenses |
| • Business Incentives for Local Communities |
| • Community College Access & Affordability |
| • Executive |
| • Financial Institutions |
| • Insurance: Health & Life |
2015 legislative session[edit]
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Reis served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Appropriations-Public Safety |
| • Economic Development & Housing |
| • Financial Institutions |
| • Insurance |
2013-2014[edit]
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Reis served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Appropriations-Public Safety |
| • Energy |
| • Financial Institutions |
| • Insurance |
| • Small Business Empowerment & Workforce Development |
2011-2012[edit]
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Reis served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations-Public Safety |
2009-2010[edit]
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Reis served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Agriculture & Conservation |
| • Appropriations-Public Safety |
| • Elections & Campaign Reform |
| • Elementary & Secondary Education |
| • Infrastructure |
| • Juvenile Justice Reform |
| • Renewable Energy |
Sponsored legislation[edit]
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Elections[edit]
2018[edit]
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 109
Darren Bailey defeated Cynthia Given in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 109 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Darren Bailey (R) |
76.1
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30,048 |
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Cynthia Given (D) |
23.9
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9,417 | |
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Total votes: 39,465 (100.00% precincts reporting) |
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Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 109
Cynthia Given advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 109 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Cynthia Given |
100.0
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3,572 |
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Total votes: 3,572 | |||
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Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 109
Darren Bailey defeated incumbent David Reis in the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 109 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Darren Bailey |
56.8
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9,729 |
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David Reis |
43.2
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7,411 | |
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Total votes: 17,140 | |||
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2016[edit]
Elections for the Illinois House of Representatives were held in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was November 30, 2015.[2]
Incumbent David Reis ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 109 general election.[3][4]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 109 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  David Reis Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||
Incumbent David Reis defeated John Curtis in the Illinois House of Representatives District 109 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 109 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | David Reis Incumbent |
75.42% | 15,800 | |
| Republican | John Curtis | 24.58% | 5,149 | |
| Total Votes | 20,949 | |||
2014[edit]
Elections for the Illinois House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on March 18, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was December 2, 2013. Incumbent David Reis ran unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[7][8][9]
2012[edit]
Reis won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 109. Reis was unopposed in the March 20 Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10][11][12]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 109, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | David Reis Incumbent |
100% | 41,503 | |
| Total Votes | 41,503 | |||
2010[edit]
Reis won re-election to the 108th District seat unopposed. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on February 2nd. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[13]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 108 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| David Reis (R)
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32,727 | 100.0% | ||
2008[edit]
On November 4, 2008, Democrat David Miller won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 29 receiving 38,031 votes, ahead of Republican James Buiter who received 5,631 votes.[14]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 29 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| David Miller (D)
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38,031 | |||
| James Buiter (R) | 5,631 | |||
2006[edit]
On November 7, 2006, Republican David Reis won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 108 receiving 32,684 votes ahead of Democrat Jason Warfel who received 15,092 votes.[15]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 108 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| David B. Reis (R)
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32,684 | |||
| Jason A. Warfel (D) | 15,092 | |||
Campaign donors[edit]
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| David Reis campaign contribution history | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions |
| 2016 | Illinois House of Representatives, District 109 | ✔ | $185,414 |
| 2014 | Illinois House of Representatives, District 109 | ✔ | $175,811 |
| 2012 | Illinois State House, District 109 | ✔ | $109,733 |
| 2010 | Illinois State House, District 108 | ✔ | $99,078 |
| 2008 | Illinois State House, District 108 | ✔ | $117,054 |
| 2006 | Illinois State House, District 108 | ✔ | $146,803 |
| 2004 | Illinois State House, District 108 | ✔ | $726,832 |
| 2002 | Illinois State House, District 108 | ✖ | $133,125 |
| Grand total raised | $1,693,850 | ||
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Source: Follow the Money |
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2018
| Illinois House of Representatives District 109 2018 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top individual contributors to David Reis's campaign in 2018 | |
| FEHRENBACHER, TOM & PHYLIS | $6,100.00 |
| Total Raised in 2018 | $685,725.70 |
| Source: Follow the Money | |
2016[edit]
Reis won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives in 2016. During that election cycle, Reis raised a total of $185,414.
| Illinois House of Representatives 2016 election - campaign contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to David Reis's campaign in 2016 | ||||
| Illinois Education Association | $15,000 | |||
| Dale A Righter Campaign Cmte | $9,369 | |||
| Marathon Oil | $7,000 | |||
| Illinois Farm Bureau | $6,514 | |||
| Commonwealth Edison | $5,000 | |||
| Total raised in 2016 | $185,414 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2014[edit]
Reis won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives in 2014. During that election cycle, Reis raised a total of $175,811.
| Illinois House of Representatives 2014 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to David Reis's campaign in 2014 | ||||
| Illinois Education Association | $45,000 | |||
| Chicagoland Operators Joint Labor Management | $6,000 | |||
| Fehrenbacher, Tom & Phylis | $4,800 | |||
| Illinois State Dental Society | $4,500 | |||
| Marathon Oil | $4,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2014 | $175,811 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2012[edit]
Reis won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Reis raised a total of $109,733.
| Illinois House of Representatives 2012 election - campaign contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to David Reis's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Illinois Education Association | $6,000 | |||
| Fehrenbacher, Tom & Phylis | $4,800 | |||
| At&T | $2,500 | |||
| Ameren | $2,200 | |||
| Citizens for Dale Righter | $2,053 | |||
| Total raised in 2012 | $109,733 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2010[edit]
Reis won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Reis raised a total of $99,078.
| Illinois House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to David Reis's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Fehrenbacher, Tom & Phylis | $5,400 | |||
| Illinois Education Association | $2,000 | |||
| Frank & Bright Funeral Home | $2,000 | |||
| Cable Television & Communications Association of Illinois | $2,000 | |||
| Reis, David | $1,755 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $99,078 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2008[edit]
Reis won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives in 2008. During that election cycle, Reis raised a total of $117,054.
| Illinois House of Representatives 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to David Reis's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Fehrenbacher, Tom & Phylis | $5,830 | |||
| Haller, Albert | $2,500 | |||
| Illinois Education Association | $2,500 | |||
| Haller, Albert | $2,450 | |||
| Illinois Chamber of Commerce | $2,250 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $117,054 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2006[edit]
Reis won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives in 2006. During that election cycle, Reis raised a total of $146,803.
| Illinois House of Representatives 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to David Reis's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| House Republican Organization | $6,283 | |||
| Citizens for Frank Watson | $5,000 | |||
| Illinois Education Association | $5,000 | |||
| Fehrenbacher, Tom & Phylis | $4,940 | |||
| Illinois State Medical Society | $3,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $146,803 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2004[edit]
Reis won election to the Illinois House of Representatives in 2004. During that election cycle, Reis raised a total of $726,832.
| Illinois House of Representatives 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to David Reis's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| House Republican Organization | $366,159 | |||
| Illinois Republican Party | $68,120 | |||
| Citizens to Elect Tom Cross | $53,011 | |||
| Illinois State Medical Society | $30,265 | |||
| Citizens for David Reis | $16,815 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $726,832 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2002[edit]
Reis lost the election for the Illinois House of Representatives in 2002. During that election cycle, Reis raised a total of $133,125.
| Illinois House of Representatives 2002 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to David Reis's campaign in 2002 | ||||
| Citizens for David Reis | $18,746 | |||
| House Republican Campaign Cmte of Illinois | $13,227 | |||
| Richland County Republican Central Cmte | $8,509 | |||
| Donnay, Norma | $6,607 | |||
| Reis Farms | $4,763 | |||
| Total Raised in 2002 | $133,125 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
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2018
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2017
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In 2017, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 through May 31. There were also special sessions. The 1st special session was June 21-July 6. The 2nd special session was July 26-July 31. During the 3rd special session, the Senate met on August 13, and the House met on August 16. The 4th special session was on August 28-29. There was a veto session from October 24-November 9.
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2016
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In 2016, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 13 through May 31.
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2015
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In 2015, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 14 through December 7 (extended session).
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2014
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In 2014, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 29 through June 2.
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2013
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In 2013, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 9 through May 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 through May 31.
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Personal[edit]
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Reis and his wife, Maria, have two children. He served on the Illinois Pork Producers Board of Directors from 1997-2004. He is a member of the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Pork Producers Association, Illinois State Rifle Association, Jasper Chamber of Commerce, Jasper County Farm Bureau, National Federation of Independent Businesses, National Rifle Association, National Wild Turkey Federation, Saint Thomas Catholic Church, and Sons of the American Legion.[18]
Recent news[edit]
The link below is to the most recent stories in a Google news search for David + Reis + Illinois + Legislature
See also[edit]
- Illinois House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Illinois State Legislature
- Illinois state legislative districts
External links[edit]
- David Reis Official Site
- Facebook page
- Illinois General Assembly - Representative David Reis (R) 108th District
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Profile from Open States
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
Footnotes[edit]
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Rep. David Reis," accessed March 3, 2014
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election and Campaign Finance Calendar," accessed November 30, 2015
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate list: General Election - 11/8/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election results, General election 2016," accessed December 15, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed January 3, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election Results: GENERAL PRIMARY - 3/15/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
- ↑ Illinois Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ Illinois Board of Elections, "General Primary Election Official Canvass," April 18, 2014
- ↑ Illinois Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate List," accessed December 5, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed May 14, 2014
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, “Official Vote - November 6, 2012 General Election,” accessed January 18, 2013
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois Official 2010 General Election Results," November 2, 2010
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois House of Representatives official election results for 2008," November 4, 2008
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois House of Representatives official election results for 2006," November 4, 2006
- ↑ Citizen Action Illinois, "99th General Assembly Legislative Scorecard 2016," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ Illinois Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities, "2016 Illinois Community Living Report," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Reis
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Roger L. Eddy (R) |
Illinois House of Representatives District 109 2013-2019 |
Succeeded by Darren Bailey (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Illinois House of Representatives District 108 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by Charles E. Meier (R) |
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