Steve McClure (Illinois)
Steve McClure (Republican Party) is a member of the Illinois State Senate, representing District 54. He assumed office on January 11, 2023. His current term ends on January 13, 2027.
McClure (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Illinois State Senate to represent District 54. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 17, 2026.[source]
Biography
Steve McClure was born in Springfield, Illinois.[1] McClure graduated from Springfield High School.[2] He earned a B.A. in history and political science from Arizona State University in 2006, an M.A. in political studies from the University of Illinois at Springfield in 2008, and a J.D. from Valparaiso University in 2011.[2][3] McClure's career experience includes working as an assistant state's attorney with the Sangamon County State's Attorney's Office and a summer law clerk with Londrigan, Potter, & Randle, P.C.[2][3]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
McClure was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations - Health and Human Services
- Appropriations - Public Safety and Infrastructure
- Criminal Law Committee
- Consumer Protection
- Executive Appointments Committee
- Senate Insurance Committee
- Senate Licensed Activities Committee
2023-2024
McClure was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee
- Criminal Law Committee, Minority Spokesperson
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee
- Executive Appointments Committee
- Local Government Committee
- Transportation Committee
2021-2022
McClure was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee
- Criminal Law Committee, Minority Spokesperson
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee
- Executive Appointments Committee
- Local Government Committee
- Redistricting Committee (decommissioned)
- Transportation Committee
2019-2020
McClure was assigned to the following committees:
- Criminal Law Committee
- Agriculture Committee
- Committee of the Whole
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee
- Senate Higher Education Committee
- Local Government Committee
- Public Health Committee
- State Government Committee
Sponsored legislation
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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
Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 54
Incumbent Steve McClure (R) is running in the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 54 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 54
Incumbent Steve McClure won election in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 54 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steve McClure (R) | 100.0 | 76,814 |
| Total votes: 76,814 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 54
Incumbent Steve McClure defeated Donald Debolt in the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 54 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steve McClure | 59.9 | 18,041 |
| Donald Debolt | 40.1 | 12,095 | ||
| Total votes: 30,136 | |||
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2018
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Illinois State Senate District 50
Steve McClure won election in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 50 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steve McClure (R) | 100.0 | 72,429 |
| Total votes: 72,429 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 50
Steve McClure advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 50 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steve McClure | 100.0 | 19,049 |
| Total votes: 19,049 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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2018
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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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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Officeholder Illinois State Senate District 54 |
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Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Jason Plummer (R) |
Illinois State Senate District 54 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by William McCann (R) |
Illinois State Senate District 50 2019-2023 |
Succeeded by Jil Tracy (R) |
