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David Mathis (Illinois)
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David Mathis (Republican Party) is running for election to the Illinois State Senate to represent District 27. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on March 17, 2026.
Mathis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
David Mathis was born in Chicago, Illinois. He spent nine years in the U.S. Marine Corps and 14 years in the U.S. Army National Guard. His career experience includes working as a security professional. Mathis has been affiliated with the American Legion.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on March 17, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 27
David Mathis is running in the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 27 on March 17, 2026.
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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David Mathis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mathis' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I'm David Mathis and I'm running to bring honest leadership, common sense and accountability back to Springfield. I've lived and worked in this community for years, and I understand the challenges families, seniors and small businesses face every day.
I'm not a career politician, I'm a neighbor & a retired veteran that believes government should serve the people, not the other way around. That means lowering the tax burden, supporting safe neighborhoods, improving education & restoring fiscal responsibility to our state government.
I decided to run because I'm tired of seeing families overtaxed, public safety ignored & state leaders forgetting who they're supposed to represent. I believe we deserve better and I'm ready to fight for the people of our district.
This campaign isn't about me - it's about us and about making Illinois a place where opportunity & freedom are restored for everyone.
- Restore Fiscal Responsibility
- Fight wasteful spending and oppose unsubstantiated tax hikes.
- Protect working families' wallets and make government accountable. - Put Public Safety First - Support law enforcement and first responders. - Work to keep our neighborhoods safe and strong.
- Give the People a Voice - Listen to residents, not special interests. - Bring transparency and common sense back to Springfield.
I'm running because I believe families deserve better. We need a government that respects taxpayers, that spends wisely & that makes it possible for people to build a future right here in Illinois. Fiscal responsibility isn't just a policy for me - it's personal.
Most importantly, I believe public office is about service. That means listening to the community, respecting every voice and making decisions with courage & common sense. These are the principles I will carry with me every day as your State Senator.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 29, 2025
