Dale Fowler
Dale Fowler | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 59th district | |
| In office January 2017 – May 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Gary Forby |
| Succeeded by | T.B.D. |
| Mayor of Harrisburg, 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 |
| Profession | Businessman and Legislator |
| Website | https://senatorfowler.com |
Dale Fowler is an American politician who has served as a Republican member of the Illinois Senate since January 2017.[1] Fowler represents the 59th district, which includes all of Franklin, Hamilton, Williamson, Saline, Gallatin, Hardin, Pope, Massac, Johnson, Pulaski, and Alexander counties and portions of Union and Jackson counties in Southern Illinois.[2] Prior to his election to the Illinois Senate he was mayor of Harrisburg 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, Democrat J. B. Pritzker appointed Fowler a member of the gubernatorial transition's Job Creation and Economic Opportunity Committee.[3] Fowler served on the following committees: Energy and Public Utilities; Higher Education (Co-Chair); Licensed Activities; Local Government; Transportation.[4]
Fowler chose not to run for reelection in the 2026 election.[5] He resigned from the Illinois Senate at the end of the regular session in 2026. Shortly after his resignation, he accepted a position as president of University Correctional Health Care Solutions, a government contractor that provides healthcare services in prisons.[6]
Electoral history
[edit]| 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 | ||
References
[edit]- ^ Allen, Evie (November 16, 2016). "Harrisburg looks at having new mayor after Folwer resigns". WSIL TV. Archived from the original on November 28, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
- ^ "PA 97-0006 Legislative District 56" (PDF). Illinois State Board of Elections. May 18, 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 4, 2016. Retrieved September 7, 2015.
- ^ Miller, Rich (December 3, 2018). "Pritzker transition announces Job Creation and Economic Opportunity Committee". Capitol Fax. Retrieved December 9, 2018.
- ^ "Illinois General Assembly - Senator Biography". www.ilga.gov. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- ^ Parker, Molly (May 27, 2026). "State Sen. Dale Fowler says he'll step down at end of legislative session". Capitol News Illinois. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
- ^ Lerner, Leah (June 2, 2026). "Former State Senator Dale Fowler Begins New Chapter as President of University Correctional Healthcare Solutions". WSIU. Retrieved June 2, 2026.
- ^ "Dale Fowler".
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External links
[edit]- Profile at Illinois General Assembly website.
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