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David Sheppard
David Sheppard is an at-large member of the Evergreen Park Elementary School District 124 school board in Illinois.
Sheppard (Republican Party) is running for election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 36. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on March 17, 2026.[source]
Biography
David Sheppard was born in Chicago, Illinois. He has experience serving in the U.S. Navy. His career experience includes working as a chief of police.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Illinois House of Representatives 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.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 36
Incumbent Rick Ryan (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 36 on March 17, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 36
David Sheppard (R) is running in the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 36 on March 17, 2026.
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2022
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 36
Incumbent Kelly M. Burke defeated David Sheppard in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 36 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kelly M. Burke (D) | 61.8 | 21,209 |
| David Sheppard (R) | 38.2 | 13,122 | |
| Total votes: 34,331 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 36
Incumbent Kelly M. Burke advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 36 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kelly M. Burke | 100.0 | 8,534 |
| Total votes: 8,534 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 36
David Sheppard defeated Robbie Segina in the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 36 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Sheppard | 63.8 | 2,996 |
 | Robbie Segina | 36.2 | 1,698 | |
| Total votes: 4,694 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2022
David Sheppard completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Sheppard's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- I plan to reduce crime and support our police
- i plan to fight for the preservation of parental rights
- i plan to expand mental health research
3 years
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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 March 23, 2022
