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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Charles E. Meier is a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 108. Meier was first elected to the chamber in 2012. Meier is running for re-election in 2018. The primary election took place on March 20, 2018. The general election is being held on November 6, 2018.

Meier served six years on the Washington County Board.

Meier's professional experience includes working as a farmer.

Political Experience

  • Representative, Illinois State House of Representatives, District 108, 2012-present
  • Former Member, Washington County Board
  • Candidate, Illinois State House of Representatives, District 108, 2018, 2020

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Community College Access and Affordability Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Environment Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Labor and Commerce Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Mental Health Subcommittee on Substance Abuse, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Special Needs Services Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Animal Baiting, Illinois State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Agriculture and Conservation

Member, Agriculture and Conservation Subcommittee on Negotiations

Member, Appropriations for Human Services

Member, Economic Opportunity and Equity

Member, Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies

Member, Energy and Environment

Member, Mental Health

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Representative, Illinois State House of Representatives, District 108, 2012-present
  • Former Member, Washington County Board
  • Candidate, Illinois State House of Representatives, District 108, 2018, 2020
  • Member, Okawville Tourism Tax Committee, Okawville Chamber of Commerce, 1992-present
  • Member, Heritage House and Museum, 1982-present
  • Member, Addieville Area Jaycees, 1979-present
  • Vice Chair, Bond, Clinton, Marion, and Washington (BCMW) Community Services, present
  • Member, Board, Southwestern Illinois Resource Conservation and Development, Incorporated
  • Member, Building on Excellence Committee, Okawville Junior and High School
  • Attendee, Saint Peters United Church of Christ
  • Member, Senate Board, The United States Junior Chamber, 2009

Other Info

— Awards:

  • State of Illinois Conservation Farm Family of the Year, 2009

Priority Issues:

Fresh Ideas

* No new taxes

  • * Less Government Control
  • * Supporting businesses by providing growth opportunities
  • * Responsible spending
  • * Pro Conceal and Carry
  • * Improve Employment Opportunities