Dale Fowler
Dale Fowler (Republican Party) is a member of the Illinois State Senate, representing District 59. He assumed office in 2017. His current term ends on January 13, 2027.
Fowler (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Illinois State Senate to represent District 59. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Fowler was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce Committee
- Education Committee
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee
- Senate Higher Education Committee
- Labor Committee
- Senate Special Committee on Tourism
- Transportation Committee
- Administrative Rules Committee
2023-2024
Fowler was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce Committee, Minority Spokesperson
- Education Committee
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee
- Senate Higher Education Committee, Minority Spokesperson
- Revenue Committee
- Transportation Committee
2021-2022
Fowler was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce Committee, Minority Spokesperson
- Education Committee
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee
- Senate Higher Education Committee, Minority Spokesperson
- Revenue Committee
- Transportation Committee
2019-2020
Fowler was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce and Economic Development Committee
- Committee of the Whole
- Education Committee
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee
- Senate Higher Education Committee
- Senate Insurance Committee
- Senate Licensed Activities Committee
- Transportation Committee
- Government Accountability and Pensions Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Agriculture |
| • Commerce and Economic Development |
| • Committee of the Whole |
| • Gaming |
| • Higher Education |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2026
Dale Fowler did not file to run for re-election.
2022
See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Illinois State Senate District 59
Incumbent Dale Fowler won election in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 59 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Dale Fowler (R) | 100.0 | 65,708 |
| Total votes: 65,708 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 59
Incumbent Dale Fowler advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 59 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dale Fowler | 100.0 | 22,557 |
| Total votes: 22,557 | |||
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2018
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Illinois State Senate District 59
Incumbent Dale Fowler defeated Steve Webb in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 59 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dale Fowler (R) | 61.1 | 50,475 |
 | Steve Webb (D) | 38.9 | 32,125 | |
| Total votes: 82,600 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 59
Incumbent Dale Fowler advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 59 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dale Fowler | 100.0 | 15,434 |
| Total votes: 15,434 | |||
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2016
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Illinois State Senate 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.[1]
Dale Fowler defeated incumbent Gary Forby in the Illinois State Senate District 59 general election.[2][3]
| Illinois State Senate, District 59 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Dale Fowler |
55.15% | 53,501 | |
| Democratic | Gary Forby Incumbent | 44.85% | 43,503 | |
| Total Votes | 97,004 | |||
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Gary Forby ran unopposed in the Illinois State Senate District 59 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Illinois State Senate, District 59 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Gary Forby Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Dale Fowler ran unopposed in the Illinois State Senate District 59 Republican primary.[6][7]
| Illinois State Senate, District 59 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Dale Fowler (unopposed) | |
Campaign finance summary
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Illinois General Assembly in 2025.
- Illinois Environmental Council — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Illinois General Assembly in 2024.
- Illinois Environmental Council — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Illinois Humane Society — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to pets and wildlife.
- Illinois Realtors — Legislators are scored on votes on bills affecting real estate and private property.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Illinois General Assembly in 2023.
- Illinois Environmental Council — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Illinois Realtors — Legislators are scored on votes on bills affecting real estate and private property.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Illinois General Assembly in 2022.
- Illinois Environmental Council — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Illinois Realtors — Legislators are scored on votes on bills affecting real estate and private property.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Planned Parenthood Illinois Action — Legislators are scored on their stances on policies related to reproductive health issues.
- Technology and Manufacturing Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to manufacturing issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Illinois General Assembly in 2021.
- Illinois Environmental Council — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Illinois Humane Society — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to pets and wildlife.
- Illinois Realtors — Legislators are scored on votes on bills affecting real estate and private property.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Illinois General Assembly in 2020.
- Illinois Environmental Council — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Illinois Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that help or hinder Illinois citizens with developmental disabilities access more included lives in their homes and communities.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Illinois General Assembly in 2019.
- Illinois Environmental Council — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Illinois Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that help or hinder Illinois citizens with developmental disabilities access more included lives in their homes and communities.
- Technology and Manufacturing Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on manufacturing issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Illinois General Assembly in 2018.
- Illinois Environmental Council — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Illinois Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that help or hinder Illinois citizens with developmental disabilities access more included lives in their homes and communities.
- Technology and Manufacturing Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on manufacturing issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Illinois General Assembly in 2017.
- Citizen Action Illinois — Legislators are scored on votes on bills that show dedication to social and economic justice and protecting Illinois’ consumers.
- Illinois Environmental Council — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Illinois Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that help or hinder Illinois citizens with developmental disabilities access more included lives in their homes and communities.
- Technology and Manufacturing Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on manufacturing issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 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 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
