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 by | Chad Hays |
| Succeeded by | Brandun Schweizer |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Fithian, Illinois, U.S. |
| Profession | Farmer |
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
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Marron | 7,097 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 7,097 | 100.0 | ||
| 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
edit- ^ "PA 97-0006 Legislative District 52" (PDF). 2011-05-18. Retrieved 2015-09-07.
- ^ Kiser, Michael (July 19, 2018). "Vermilion board chairman chosen to fill out Hays' term in Illinois House". The News-Gazette. Retrieved November 7, 2018.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Representative Michael T. Marron (R) 104th District". Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved November 7, 2018.
- ^ Brighton, Jack (September 3, 2019). "With Shimkus Retiring, Marron Explores Possible Run For Congress". Illinois Public Media. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Illinois General Assembly - Representative Committees". ilga.gov. Retrieved 2022-07-04.
- ^ "Marron to resign Monday to lead economic development in his district". The Daily Line. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
- ^ "Election Results 2018 GENERAL PRIMARY". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved December 2, 2019.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Election Results 2018 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved December 2, 2019.[permanent dead link]