David Welter
David Welter (Republican Party) was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 75. He assumed office on July 15, 2016. He left office on January 11, 2023.
Welter (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 75. He lost in the Republican primary on June 28, 2022.
Biography
David A. Welter was first elected to the Illinois General Assembly in 2016. Previously he was a human resources manager, the chairman of the Grundy County Board, member of the Grundy Economic Development Council, and served on the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce. He was elected to represent the 75th District.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Welter was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations-Public Safety Committee
- Energy & Environment Committee, Republican Spokesperson
- Health Care Availability & Accessibility Committee, Republican Spokesperson
- Judiciary - Civil Committee
- Public Utilities Committee
2021-2022
Welter was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations-Public Safety Committee
- Energy & Environment Committee, Republican Spokesperson
- Health Care Availability & Accessibility Committee, Republican Spokesperson
- Judiciary - Civil Committee
- Public Utilities Committee
2019-2020
Welter was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations-Public Safety Committee
- Counties & Townships Committee
- Public Utilities Committee
- State Government Administration Committee
- Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee
- Appropriations-Capital Committee
- Energy & Environment Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Appropriations-Public Safety |
| • Counties & Townships |
| • Energy |
| • Police & First Responders |
| • Public Utilities |
2016 legislative session
At the time of his appointment, Welter served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2016 |
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| • Agriculture & Conservation |
| • Appropriations-Public Safety |
| • Elementary & Secondary Education Charter School Policy |
| • Energy |
| • Judiciary - Criminal |
| • Restorative Justice |
| • Special Needs Services |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 75
Jed Davis defeated Heidi Henry in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 75 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jed Davis (R)  | 61.0 | 24,296 |
 | Heidi Henry (D) | 39.0 | 15,530 | |
| Total votes: 39,826 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 75
Jed Davis defeated incumbent David Welter in the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 75 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jed Davis | 54.4 | 6,412 |
 | David Welter | 45.6 | 5,372 | |
| Total votes: 11,784 | |||
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2020
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 75
Incumbent David Welter defeated John Burchardt in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 75 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Welter (R) | 100.0 | 48,157 |
| John Burchardt (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 1 | ||
| Total votes: 48,158 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 75
Incumbent David Welter advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 75 on March 17, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Welter | 100.0 | 6,689 |
| Total votes: 6,689 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 75
Incumbent David Welter won election in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 75 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Welter (R) | 100.0 | 34,366 |
| Total votes: 34,366 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 75
Incumbent David Welter advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 75 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Welter | 100.0 | 8,156 |
| Total votes: 8,156 | |||
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2016
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] This seat was previously represented by John D. Anthony (R). David Welter (R) was appointed to the seat on July 9, 2016.
Incumbent David Welter defeated Martha Shugart in the Illinois House of Representatives District 75 general election.[3][4]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 75 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  David Welter Incumbent |
58.22% | 29,030 | |
| Democratic | Martha Shugart | 41.78% | 20,833 | |
| Total Votes | 49,863 | |||
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||||
Martha Shugart ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 75 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 75 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Martha Shugart (unopposed) | |
Incumbent John D. Anthony ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 75 Republican primary.[7][8]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 75 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | John D. Anthony Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Campaign themes
2022
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2020
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2022
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2021
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In 2021, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 13 to June 1.
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2020
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In 2020, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 23.
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2019
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In 2019, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 9 through December 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 31.
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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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Noteworthy events
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On October 16, 2020, Welter announced he had tested positive for coronavirus.[11]
See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ "Illinois General Assembly", "Representative David A. Welter," accessed February 26, 2020
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ WJOL, "Local State Rep. Tests Positive For COVID-19," October 16, 2020
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| Preceded by John D. Anthony (R) |
Illinois House of Representatives District 75 2016-2023 |
Succeeded by - |
