Daniel Swanson
2023 - Present
2025
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Daniel Swanson (Republican Party) is a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 71. He assumed office on January 11, 2023. His current term ends on January 8, 2025.
Swanson (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 71. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Daniel Swanson was born in Woodhull, Illinois.[1] Swanson graduated from Black Hawk East High School. He served in the Illinois Army National Guard and reached the rank of lieutenant colonel. Swanson earned a B.A. from Western Illinois University in 1992. Swanson's career experience includes working as a farmer. He served on the AlWood (Alpha and Woodhull) Board of Education, on the Henry County Board, and as the superintendent of the Henry County Veterans Assistance Commission.[1][2]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Swanson was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture & Conservation Committee
- Appropriations-Public Safety Committee, Republican Spokesperson
- Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee
- Mental Health & Addiction Committee
- Police & Fire Committee
- Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee
- Veterans' Affairs Committee, Republican Spokesperson
2021-2022
Swanson was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations-Public Safety Committee, Republican Spokesperson
- Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee
- Mental Health & Addiction Committee
- Agriculture & Conservation Committee
- Police & Fire Committee
- Veterans' Affairs Committee, Republican Spokesperson
2019-2020
Swanson was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations-Public Safety Committee
- Agriculture & Conservation Committee
- Elementary & Secondary Education School Curriculum Policies Committee
- Mental Health Committee
- Veterans' Affairs Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Agriculture & Conservation |
| • Appropriations-Public Safety |
| • Elementary & Secondary Education School Curriculum Policies |
| • Fire & Emergency Services |
| • Police & First Responders |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 71
Incumbent Daniel Swanson won election in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 71 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ |  | Daniel Swanson (R) |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 71
Incumbent Daniel Swanson advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 71 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Daniel Swanson | 100.0 | 4,949 |
| Total votes: 4,949 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 71
Incumbent Daniel Swanson defeated Christopher Demink in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 71 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Daniel Swanson (R) | 62.1 | 23,070 |
 | Christopher Demink (D) | 37.9 | 14,058 | |
| Total votes: 37,128 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 71
Christopher Demink advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 71 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Christopher Demink | 100.0 | 4,699 |
| Total votes: 4,699 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 71
Incumbent Daniel Swanson defeated Matthew Rauschert in the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 71 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Daniel Swanson | 66.8 | 5,490 |
| Matthew Rauschert | 33.2 | 2,733 | |
| Total votes: 8,223 | |||
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2020
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 74
Incumbent Daniel Swanson defeated Christopher Demink in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 74 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Daniel Swanson (R) | 71.0 | 39,239 |
| Christopher Demink (D) | 29.0 | 16,054 | |
| Total votes: 55,293 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 74
Christopher Demink advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 74 on March 17, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Christopher Demink | 100.0 | 7,187 |
| Total votes: 7,187 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 74
Incumbent Daniel Swanson advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 74 on March 17, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Daniel Swanson | 100.0 | 6,921 |
| Total votes: 6,921 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Frank Ostlin (R)
2018
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 74
Incumbent Daniel Swanson won election in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 74 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Daniel Swanson (R) | 100.0 | 36,925 |
| Total votes: 36,925 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 74
Incumbent Daniel Swanson advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 74 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Daniel Swanson | 100.0 | 9,848 |
| Total votes: 9,848 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Illinois House of Representatives were held in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was November 30, 2015.[3] Incumbent Donald L. Moffitt (R) did not seek re-election.
Daniel Swanson defeated Bill Butts in the Illinois House of Representatives District 74 general election.[4][5]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 74 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Daniel Swanson |
65.53% | 34,567 | |
| Democratic | Bill Butts | 34.47% | 18,185 | |
| Total Votes | 52,752 | |||
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||||
Bill Butts ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 74 Democratic primary.[6][7]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 74 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Bill Butts (unopposed) | |
Daniel Swanson defeated Michael DeSutter and Wayne Saline in the Illinois House of Representatives District 74 Republican primary.[8][9]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 74 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Daniel Swanson |
48.76% | 8,462 | |
| Republican | Michael DeSutter | 34.73% | 6,027 | |
| Republican | Wayne Saline | 16.52% | 2,867 | |
| Total Votes | 17,356 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Daniel Swanson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Daniel Swanson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2016
Swanson's website highlighted the following campaign themes:
| “ | Campaign Issues: Education Serving on a board of education taught me many things, one of which was the often received state mandates from our State legislators in Springfield very seldom were any of these mandates accompanied with funding to meet the requirement. More often than not, this extra burden for the new requirements caused financial stress for the district. Often time Districts are forced to pay for these mandates with education funds that could have been better spent on current curriculum or other areas needing attention. We don’t need to dictate from Springfield with what in our perception “needs to be taught”. I believe Legislatures best serve education by allowing educators to educate. Campaign Issue: Budget and Jobs We need to establish an enviornment that encourages job growth, increase opportunities and bring businesses back to Illinois. Raising taxes will not fix this problem. We must once again be a leader in manufacturing jobs. Campaign Issues: National Guard and Veterans I’m concerned Illinois service men, women and veterans do not have a strong enough voice in numbers in the House. We need a vocal group to ensure longevity and viability of our units. The Army is in the process of a Redesign or restructuring of active component and National Guard Forces. Currently, we have 3 Armories and 5 military units in the 74th District. The economic impact to each of the communities is substantial in wages, up keep of the facilities; utilities, fuel, meals and today’s National Guard soldiers travel greater distance to serve in a unit for promotion opportunities. An act of terrorism in Illinois is not "if" but "when". I will support and provide a strong voice for our National Guard men and women to ensure they remain a viable, well equipped with modern equipment and remain in our communities. Our veterans deserve the best in health care. Through my Superintendent’s mission, I am able to serve many veterans throughout Henry County and keep in touch with their needs and services. But a recent event reminded me, how fragile our veterans are. Recently, I had a Korean War Veteran with two Purple Hearts come in to my office seeking assistance. After visiting with this hero and his son, I learned he wasn’t enrolled in the VA healthcare system-a simple task, if one has automation skills. One phone call and 30 minutes later, the veteran was enrolled in the VA Healthcare system. How can we better serve our heroes? My vision is r that we engage the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs and other appropirate State Agencies to participate in a collaborative effort assemble an active campaign through a series of radio and TV Public Service Announcements. During the few months Governor Rauner has been in office, he has passed legislation improving veteran’s services, but there is more to do! I will lead the charge to better serve, communicate and reach out to our veterans. Campaign Issues: Faith, Family and Freedom I believe in defending life from conception to natural death. I am deeply protective of the sanctity of life from the unborn to our frail elderly. I believe in celebrating traditional marriage, between one man and one woman. I am a gun owner and staunch defender of the 2nd Amendment right to keep and bear arms, including conceal and carry to protect one's family and person. Several times during my 27 year military service, I swore an oath to uphold the Constitution of the United States. I will defend and protect the values and principles of the Constitution throughout my public service as your legislator.[10][11] |
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2023
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In 2023, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 to May 27.
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2022
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In 2022, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 5 to April 9.
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2021
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In 2021, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 13 to June 1.
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2020
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In 2020, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 23.
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2019
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In 2019, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 9 through December 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 31.
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2017
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In 2017, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 through May 31. There were also special sessions. The 1st special session was June 21-July 6. The 2nd special session was July 26-July 31. During the 3rd special session, the Senate met on August 13, and the House met on August 16. The 4th special session was on August 28-29. There was a veto session from October 24-November 9.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Officeholder Illinois House of Representatives District 71 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Illinois General Assembly, "Representative Dan Swanson (R)," accessed May 11, 2023
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Dan Swanson," accessed May 11, 2023
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election and Campaign Finance Calendar," accessed November 30, 2015
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate list: General Election - 11/8/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election results, General election 2016," accessed December 15, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed January 3, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election Results: GENERAL PRIMARY - 3/15/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed January 3, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election Results: GENERAL PRIMARY - 3/15/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
- ↑ Friends of Dan Swanson, "Issues," accessed March 2, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
