Neil Anderson | |
|---|---|
| Member of theIllinois Senate from the 47th district | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2015 (2015-01-08) | |
| Preceded by | Mike Jacobs |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1982-04-14)April 14, 1982 (age 43) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Brandi |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Andalusia, Illinois |
| Alma mater | University of Nebraska–Lincoln[1] |
| Profession | Firefighter-Paramedic |
Neil Anderson (born April 14, 1982) is an AmericanRepublican politician who currently represents the 47th district in theIllinois Senate. He assumed this district after his win in the November 2022 election. Previously, he defeated incumbentDemocratMike Jacobs in the November 2014 election to represent the 36th district, located inWestern Illinois. Western Illinois includes all or parts ofEast Moline,Moline,Rock Island,Rock Falls andSterling.[2]
Anderson defeated incumbent Democratic State Senator Mike Jacobs in the 2014 general election, 55%-45%.[3]
Anderson works as a firefighter/paramedic for the Moline Fire Department and has a wife and two children.[4]
Anderson ran for state representative in 2012 in the 72nd district. He lost to incumbent representativePatrick J. Verschoore by a margin of 64%-35%.
Anderson currently serves on the following committees: Licensed Activities (Minority Spokesperson); Public Safety (Minority Spokesperson); Commerce; Criminal Law; Energy and Public Utilities; Transportation; Redistricting- Northern Illinois; Criminal Law- Clear Compliance.[5]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Neil Anderson | 70,738 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 70,738 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Neil Anderson | 38,728 | 50.8 | |
| Democratic | Gregg Johnson | 37,447 | 49.2 | |
| Total votes | 76,175 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Neil Anderson | 35,895 | 54.3 | |
| Democratic | Mike Jacobs | 30,242 | 45.7 | |
| Total votes | 66,137 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Patrick J. Verschoore | 28,675 | 64.3% | |
| Republican | Neil Anderson | 15,934 | 35.7% | |
| Total votes | 44,609 | 100.0 | ||
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