Neil Anderson (Illinois politician)

Neil Anderson
Member of the Illinois Senate
from the 36th district
Assumed office
January 8, 2015 (2015-Jan-08)
Preceded by Mike Jacobs
Personal details
Born (1982-04-14) April 14, 1982
Davenport, Iowa
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Brandi
Children Two
Residence Rock Island, Illinois
Alma mater University of Nebraska[1]
Profession Firefighter/Paramedic

Neil Anderson (born April 14, 1982) is an American Republican politician who is the represents the 36th district in the Illinois Senate. He defeated incumbent Democrat Mike Jacobs in the November 2014 election. The 36th district, located in Western Illinois, includes all or parts of East Moline, Moline, Rock Island, Rock Falls and Sterling.[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 representative Patrick J. Verschoore by a margin of 64%-35%.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.electneil.com/about
  2. ↑ Veeneman, Drew. "Senate District 36". precinctmaps.com. Retrieved 2013-06-25.
  3. ↑ Neil Anderson Defeats Mike Jacobs WQAD, November 4, 2014. Retrieved November 12, 2014
  4. ↑ Moline Firefighter to Take On Jacobs in 36th Illinois Senate District Illinois Review, November 10, 2013. Retrieved November 12, 2014.


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