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Neil Anderson (Illinois)
Neil Anderson (Republican Party) is a member of the Illinois State Senate, representing District 47. He assumed office on January 11, 2023. His current term ends on January 13, 2027.
Anderson (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Illinois State Senate to represent District 47. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on March 17, 2026.[source]
Biography
Neil Anderson lives in Andalusia, Illinois.[1] Anderson's career experience includes working as a firefighter with the Moline Fire Department.[1][2][3]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Anderson was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee
- Assignments Committee
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee
- Senate Executive Committee
- Senate Health and Human Services Committee
- Senate Insurance Committee
- Pensions Committee
2023-2024
Anderson was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce Committee
- Criminal Law Committee
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee
- Senate Licensed Activities Committee, Minority Spokesperson
- Transportation Committee
2021-2022
Anderson was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce Committee
- Criminal Law Committee
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee
- Senate Licensed Activities Committee, Minority Spokesperson
- Transportation Committee
- Legislative Audit Commission
2019-2020
Anderson was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce and Economic Development Committee
- Committee of the Whole
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee
- Senate Licensed Activities Committee
- Veterans Affairs Committee
- Transportation 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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| • Agriculture |
| • Commerce and Economic Development |
| • Committee of the Whole |
| • Energy and Public Utilities |
| • Gaming |
| • Licensed Activities and Pensions |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Anderson served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture and Conservation |
| • Energy and Public Utilities |
| • Higher Education |
| • Local Government |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2026
General election
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 47
Incumbent Neil Anderson is running in the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 47 on March 17, 2026.
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2022
See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Illinois State Senate District 47
Incumbent Neil Anderson won election in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 47 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Neil Anderson (R) | 100.0 | 70,738 |
| Total votes: 70,738 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 47
Incumbent Neil Anderson advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 47 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Neil Anderson | 100.0 | 22,198 |
| Total votes: 22,198 | |||
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2018
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Illinois State Senate District 36
Incumbent Neil Anderson defeated Gregg Johnson in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 36 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Neil Anderson (R) | 50.8 | 38,728 |
 | Gregg Johnson (D) | 49.2 | 37,447 | |
| Total votes: 76,175 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 36
Gregg Johnson advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 36 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gregg Johnson | 100.0 | 13,110 |
| Total votes: 13,110 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 36
Incumbent Neil Anderson advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 36 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Neil Anderson | 100.0 | 11,092 |
| Total votes: 11,092 | |||
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2014
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Illinois State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on March 18, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was December 2, 2013. Incumbent Mike Jacobs ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Neil Anderson ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Anderson then defeated Jacobs in the general election.[4][5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican |  Neil Anderson |
54.3% | 35,895 | |
| Democratic | Mike Jacobs Incumbent | 45.7% | 30,242 | |
| Total Votes | 66,137 | |||
2012
Anderson ran in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 72. Anderson defeated Jonathan Wallace in the March 20 Republican primary and was defeated by incumbent Patrick J. Verschoore (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Patrick J. Verschoore Incumbent |
64.3% | 28,675 | |
| Republican | Neil Anderson | 35.7% | 15,934 | |
| Total Votes | 44,609 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Neil Anderson |
72.8% | 3,999 |
| Jonathan Wallace | 27.2% | 1,496 |
| Total Votes | 5,495 | |
Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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2014
Anderson's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[11]
- Spend less
- Excerpt: "Reduce spending and borrowing, forcing Springfield to pass balanced budgets"
- Tax less
- Excerpt: "Rollback the Quinn/Jacobs 67% income tax hike on families, seniors and employers"
- Grow the economy
- Excerpt: "Enact meaningful tort reform, so employers can create new job"
2012
Anderson listed the following campaign issues in a bio submission to Ballotpedia:
- Repeal the 2011 Tax Hike - "I am committed to repealing the excessive and unwarranted 67% Personal Income Tax Hike that was imposed on the residents of Illinois. By repealing the Tax Hike, Illinois Residents will be able to keep more of their hard earned income, that is so needed during these uncertain economic times."
- Jobs - "We need to create a positive environment for businesses and employers, and stop chasing them out of the State with unnecessary taxes and regulations. We need to give employers more of an incentive to do business in Illinois. The 2011 Tax Hike failed to do what was promised. In fact, it has driven businesses and workers out of the state. Illinois currently has the highest worst unemployment in the nation while 46 other states in the nation have lowered their unemployment in 2011."
- Pro Life/Pro Family - "I believe that life begins at conception, and that life is precious. Families are the core of our society. In Springfield I will be the voice for the unborn, but also a compassionate advocate for alternative options for those faced with these difficult decisions."
- Public Service - "Career politicians are ruining our state. It's time for a fresh face, new ideas and a transparent, common sense voice in Springfield. Politicians should be servants of the people. As State Representative, I will represent the people, and will not be bought by special interests groups. By leading through example in restoring the intended role of the Statesman, I will not accept the Pension or Healthcare benefits of the position. "
- Fiscal Responsibility - "We need to stop hemorrhaging money and get our state out of debt, and stop job-killing tax increases. As individuals and families, we all must make decisions based on our income and spending. We are unable to continue spending money that we do not have. We need to focus on a balance budget and transparency."
- Gun Rights - "Illinois is the only State in the Union that does not have a path for Law abiding citizens to legally carry a weapon for self defense. The 2nd Amendment is of the Constitution is clear about our Right to Bear Arms. As a State Representative, I pledge to support measures that protect this fundamental right of American Citizens."
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2024
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In 2024, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 16 to May 29.
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2023
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In 2023, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 to May 27.
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2022
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In 2022, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 5 to April 9.
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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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2016
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In 2016, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 13 through May 31.
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2015
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In 2015, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 14 through December 7 (extended session).
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Illinois State Senate District 47 |
Officeholder Illinois State Senate District 47 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Senator Neil Anderson, "Biography," accessed May 12, 2023
- ↑ Facebook, "Neil Anderson for Illinois State Senate 36th District," accessed February 19, 2014
- ↑ Illinois Review, "Moline firefighter to take on Jacobs in 36th Illinois Senate District," November 10, 2013
- ↑ Illinois Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ Illinois Board of Elections, "General Primary Election Official Canvass," April 18, 2014
- ↑ Illinois Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ The Chicago Tribune, "Results List (Unofficial)," accessed November 5, 2014
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate List," accessed December 5, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed February 19, 2014
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, “Official Vote - November 6, 2012 General Election,” accessed January 18, 2013
- ↑ Neil Anderson for Illinois Senate, "Neil Anderson," accessed February 19, 2014 (dead link)
- ↑ 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
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Jil Tracy (R) |
Illinois State Senate District 47 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Mike Jacobs (D) |
Illinois State Senate District 36 2015-2023 |
Succeeded by Michael Halpin (D) |
