Patrick Sheehan

Republican Party

Candidate, Illinois House of Representatives District 37

Illinois House of Representatives District 37

Tenure

2024 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

1

Predecessor:Tim Ozinga (R)

Compensation

Base salary

$93,712/year

Per diem

$178/day

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Next election

March 17, 2026

Education

High school

Christ The King High School

Personal

Profession

Law enforcement

Contact

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Patrick Sheehan (Republican Party) is a member of theIllinois House of Representatives, representingDistrict 37. He assumed office on April 12, 2024. His current term ends on January 13, 2027.

Sheehan (Republican Party) is running for re-election to theIllinois House of Representatives to representDistrict 37. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary onMarch 17, 2026.^[source]

TheRepublican Party of Illinois appointed Sheehan to theIllinois House of Representatives District 37 on April 12, 2024, to replaceTim Ozinga.^[1]

Biography

Patrick Sheehan was born inChicago, Illinois. Sheehan graduated from Christ the King Catholic School. His career experience includes working as a law enforcement officer with the Plainfield Police Department. Sheehan has been affiliated with the Lockport Jr Porters Football program, the Cheer program, and the Lockport Soccer Club.^[2]

Sponsored legislation

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Committee assignments

2025-2026

Sheehan was assigned to the following committees:

• Ethics & Elections Committee
• Gaming
• Housing Committee
• Judiciary - Criminal Committee
• Police & Fire Committee

Elections

2026

See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on March 17, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Democratic primary

The Democratic primary scheduled for March 17, 2026, was canceled.

Republican primary

Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 37

IncumbentPatrick Sheehan (R) is running in the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 37 on March 17, 2026.

		Candidate
		Patrick Sheehan

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Endorsements

2024

See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 37

IncumbentPatrick Sheehan won election in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 37 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Patrick Sheehan (R)	100.0	47,607

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Tim Ozinga (R)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 37

IncumbentTim Ozinga advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 37 on March 19, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tim Ozinga	100.0	7,719

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• August Deuser (R)

The 37th Republican Representative District Committee chosePatrick Sheehan as the party's nominee to replaceTim Ozinga in the general election. Ozinga resigned from his seat in the state legislature and withdrew from the 2024 race, and Sheehan was appointed to replace him in the chamber and the race.^[3]

Endorsements

2022

See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Illinois State Senate District 19

IncumbentMichael Hastings defeatedPatrick Sheehan in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 19 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Michael Hastings (D)	50.6	41,905
		Patrick Sheehan (R)	49.4	40,924

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 19

IncumbentMichael Hastings advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 19 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Michael Hastings	100.0	17,360

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 19

Patrick Sheehan advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 19 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Patrick Sheehan	100.0	13,461

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Campaign themes

2026

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2022

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