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David Reis
| David Reis | ||
 | ||
| Illinois House of Representatives District 109 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 14, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $67,836/year | |
| Per diem | $111/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Illinois College of Agriculture | |
| Associate's | Lake Land Community College | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 15, 1964 | |
| Profession | Farmer | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Reis 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.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
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
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Reis served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations-Public Safety | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Reis served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture & Conservation | ||||
| • Appropriations-Public Safety | ||||
| • Elections & Campaign Reform | ||||
| • Elementary & Secondary Education | ||||
| • Infrastructure | ||||
| • Juvenile Justice Reform | ||||
| • Renewable Energy | ||||
Elections
2012
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.[2][3][4]
| 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
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.[5]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 108 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| David Reis (R)
|
32,727 | 100.0% | ||
2008
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.[6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 29 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| David Miller (D)
|
38,031 | |||
| James Buiter (R) | 5,631 | |||
2006
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.[7]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 108 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| David B. Reis (R)
|
32,684 | |||
| Jason A. Warfel (D) | 15,092 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Reis collected $99,078 in campaign contributions. The largest contributors are listed below:[8]
| Illinois House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to David Reis's campaign in 2010 | |
| Fehrenbacher, Tom & Phylis | $5,400 |
| Cable Television & Communications Association Of Illinois | $2,000 |
| Frank & Bright Funeral Home | $2,000 |
| Illinois Education Association | $2,000 |
| Reis, David | $1,755 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $99,078 |
2008
In 2008, Reis collected $117,054 in donations.[9]
Listed below are the five largest contributors to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tom & Phylis Fehrenbacher | $5,830 |
| Albert Haller | $2,500 |
| Illinois Education Association | $2,500 |
| Albert Haller | $2,450 |
| Illinois Chamber of Commerce | $2,250 |
Scorecards
Illinois Opportunity Project
The Illinois Opportunity Project, "an independent research and public policy enterprise that promotes legislative solutions in advance of free markets and free minds," annually releases its Legislative Vote Card, grading all members in both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly on the basis of their support of "pro-growth economic policies that increase personal freedom and reign in expansive government."[10][11]
2012
Reis received a score of 62.50 out of 100 in 2012 for a grade of D- according to the IOP’s grading scale. His score was tied for the 34th highest among all 120 members of the Illinois House of Representatives included in the Vote Card.[11]
Recent news
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David Reis News Feed
- Testimony likely in House committee - The Southern Illinoisan - The Southern
- Deal spurs fracking in Illinois - The Southern Illinoisan - The Southern
- Legislators against legalizing medical marijuana - Effingham Daily News
- 0517 Voice of the Reader - The Southern Illinoisan - The Southern
- Graduate used SIU online courses to finish school - The Southern Illinoisan - The Southern
- House Republicans Call for Vote on Fracking Regulations - WSIL TV
- Fracking could create huge economic development, Reis says - Princeton Daily Clarion
- State House Republicans push for vote on fracking agreement - The Rock River Times
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External links
- 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
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Reis
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections "Candidate List," December 5, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Results"
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, “Official Vote - November 6, 2012 General Election,” accessed January 18, 2013
- ↑ Illinois Official 2010 General Election Results
- ↑ Illinois House of Representatives official election results for 2008
- ↑ Illinois House of Representatives official election results for 2006
- ↑ Follow the money - Illinois House 2010 donors
- ↑ Reis Campaign Donors
- ↑ Illinois Opportunity Project, "The Project," accessed February 21, 2013
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Illinois Opportunity Project, Legislative Vote Card home page, accessed February 21, 2013
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Roger L. Eddy (R) |
Illinois House of Representatives District 109 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Illinois House of Representatives District 108 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by Charles E. Meier (R) |
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