Dale Fowler | |
|---|---|
| Member of theIllinois Senate from the 59th district | |
| Assumed office January 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Gary Forby |
| Mayor ofHarrisburg, Illinois | |
| In office September 2014 – December 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Ron Crank |
| Succeeded by | John McPeek |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jill Fowler |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Harrisburg, Illinois |
| Profession | Businessman and Legislator |
| Website | https://senatorfowler.com |
Dale Fowler is an American politician who has served as aRepublican member of theIllinois Senate since January 2017.[1] Fowler represents the 59th district, which includes all ofFranklin,Hamilton,Williamson,Saline,Gallatin,Hardin,Pope,Massac,Johnson,Pulaski, andAlexander counties and portions ofUnion andJackson counties inSouthern Illinois.[2] Prior to his election to the Illinois Senate he wasmayor ofHarrisburg 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.
In 2018, DemocratJ. 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]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dale Fowler | 53,501 | 55.15 | |
| Democratic | Gary Forby (Incumbent) | 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 | ||
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