Dale Fowler is an American politician who has served as a Republican member of the Illinois Senate since January 2017.[1] Fowler represents the 59th district, which includes all of Franklin, Hamilton, Williamson, Saline, Gallatin, Hardin, Pope, Massac, Johnson, Pulaski, and Alexander counties and portions of Union and Jackson counties in Southern Illinois.[2] Prior to his election to the Illinois Senate he was mayor of Harrisburg and a member of the Saline County Board. Fowler defeated incumbent Gary Forby (D), who had represented the district for 14 years. He has 2 children with his wife Jill Fowler. Fowler is a Presbyterian.
Dale Fowler | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 59th district | |
| Assumed office January 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Gary Forby |
| Mayor of Harrisburg, Illinois | |
| In office September 2014 – December 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Ron Crank |
| Succeeded by | John McPeek |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Eldorado, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jill Fowler |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Harrisburg, Illinois |
| Profession | Businessman and Legislator |
| Website | https://senatorfowler.com |
In 2018, Democrat J. B. Pritzker appointed Fowler a member of the gubernatorial transition's Job Creation and Economic Opportunity Committee.[3]
Fowler currently serves on the following committees: Energy and Public Utilities; Higher Education (Co-Chair); Licensed Activities; Local Government; Transportation.[4]
Electoral history
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dale Fowler | 53,501 | 55.15 | |
| Democratic | Gary Forby | 43,503 | 44.85 | |
| Total votes | 97,503 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dale Fowler | 50,475 | 61.1 | |
| Democratic | Steve Webb | 32,125 | 38.9 | |
| Total votes | 82,600 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dale Fowler | 65,708 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 65,708 | 100.0 | ||
References
edit- ^ Allen, Evie (November 16, 2016). "Harrisburg looks at having new mayor after Folwer resigns". WSIL TV. Archived from the original on November 28, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
- ^ "PA 97-0006 Legislative District 56" (PDF). Illinois State Board of Elections. 2011-05-18. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-09-07.
- ^ Miller, Rich (December 3, 2018). "Pritzker transition announces Job Creation and Economic Opportunity Committee". Capitol Fax. Retrieved December 9, 2018.
- ^ "Illinois General Assembly - Senator Biography". www.ilga.gov. Retrieved 2021-11-30.
- ^ "Dale Fowler".
- ^ "Dale Fowler".
- ^ "Dale Fowler".
External links
edit- Profile at Illinois General Assembly website.
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