Michael T. Marron was a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 104th district. The 104th district includes parts of Champaign and Vermilion counties in east-central Illinois.[1] Marron was sworn into office September 7, 2018 after his July 22, 2018 appointment to succeed Chad Hays.[2] Marron, who was the Republican candidate to succeed Hays at the time of his appointment, won the 2018 general election against Democratic candidate Cynthia Cunningham.[3]

Mike Marron
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 104th district
In office
September 7, 2018 – December 18, 2023
Preceded byChad Hays
Succeeded byBrandun Schweizer
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
Children2
Residence(s)Fithian, Illinois, U.S.
ProfessionFarmer

Marron's committee assignments are the Committee on Community College Access & Affordability; the Committee on the Environment; and the Committee on Insurance Subcommittee on Property & Casualty.[4]

On September 3, 2019, Marron announced he would explore a run for Illinois's 15th congressional district to succeed retiring Congressman John Shimkus,[5] but shortly after opted to run for reelection to the Illinois House of Representatives.[6]

As of July 3, 2022, Representative Marron is a member of the following Illinois House committees:[7]

  • Energy & Environment Committee (HENG)
  • Firefighters and First Responders Subcommittee (SHPF-FIRE)
  • Higher Education Committee (HHED)
  • Housing Committee (SHOU)
  • Law Enforcement Subcommittee (SHPF-LAWE)
  • Police & Fire Committee (SHPF)
  • Roadways, Rail & Aviation Subcommittee (HTRR-ROAD)
  • Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee (HTRR)

Marron resigned from the Illinois House in December 2023 to begin work at an economic development organization in Vermilion County.[8]

Electoral history

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Illinois 104th State House District Republican Primary, 2018[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Mike Marron 7,097 100.0
Total votes 7,097 100.0
Illinois 104th State House District General Election, 2018[10]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Mike Marron (incumbent) 20,348 55.92
Democratic Cynthia E. Cunningham 16,041 44.08
Total votes 36,389 100.0

References

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  1. ^ "PA 97-0006 Legislative District 52" (PDF). 2011-05-18. Retrieved 2015-09-07.
  2. ^ Kiser, Michael (July 19, 2018). "Vermilion board chairman chosen to fill out Hays' term in Illinois House". The News-Gazette. Retrieved November 7, 2018.
  3. ^ McGee, Noelle (November 7, 2018). "Jobs on Marron's mind as 104th House District voters send him to Springfield". The News-Gazette. Retrieved November 7, 2018.
  4. ^ "Representative Michael T. Marron (R) 104th District". Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved November 7, 2018.
  5. ^ Brighton, Jack (September 3, 2019). "With Shimkus Retiring, Marron Explores Possible Run For Congress". Illinois Public Media. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
  6. ^ Crane, Tracy (September 12, 2019). "Marron says he'll seek re-election to Illinois House, not Shimkus' seat". The News-Gazette. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
  7. ^ "Illinois General Assembly - Representative Committees". ilga.gov. Retrieved 2022-07-04.
  8. ^ "Marron to resign Monday to lead economic development in his district". The Daily Line. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
  9. ^ "Election Results 2018 GENERAL PRIMARY". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved December 2, 2019.[permanent dead link]
  10. ^ "Election Results 2018 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved December 2, 2019.[permanent dead link]
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