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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Dan McConchie is a Republican member of the Illinois State Senate, representing District 26. He was first appointed to the chamber on April 20, 2016, to replace Dan Duffy (R), who resigned to take another job. McConchie 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.

McConchie's professional experience includes working as the vice president of government affairs for Americans United for Life. He served nine years in the Army National Guard.

Education

  • MA, Christian Thought, Emphasis on Bioethics, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 1995-1998
  • BA, Bible Studies, Central Bible College, 1991-1995

Professional Experience

  • MA, Christian Thought, Emphasis on Bioethics, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 1995-1998
  • BA, Bible Studies, Central Bible College, 1991-1995
  • Senior Advisor, The Shelby Group, 2014-present
  • Vice President of Government Affairs, Americans United for Life, 2008-2016
  • Adjunct Professor, Trinity International University, 2012-2014
  • Vice President and Executive Director, Americans United for Life, 2006-2008
  • Director of Public Relations and Public Policy, Americans United for Life, 2004-2006
  • Director of Public Relations & Public Policy, The Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity, Trinity International University, 1997-2004
  • Infantry/Military Police, Army National Guard, 1989-1998

Political Experience

  • MA, Christian Thought, Emphasis on Bioethics, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 1995-1998
  • BA, Bible Studies, Central Bible College, 1991-1995
  • Senior Advisor, The Shelby Group, 2014-present
  • Vice President of Government Affairs, Americans United for Life, 2008-2016
  • Adjunct Professor, Trinity International University, 2012-2014
  • Vice President and Executive Director, Americans United for Life, 2006-2008
  • Director of Public Relations and Public Policy, Americans United for Life, 2004-2006
  • Director of Public Relations & Public Policy, The Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity, Trinity International University, 1997-2004
  • Infantry/Military Police, Army National Guard, 1989-1998
  • Senator, Illinois State Senate, District 26, 2016-present
  • Candidate, Illinois State Senate, District 26, 2018

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Commerce and Economic Development Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Education Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, First Appropriations Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Minority Spokesperson, Government Reform Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Licensed Activities and Pensions Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Special Committee on Pension Investments, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, State Government and Veterans Affairs Committee, Illinois State Senate

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Appropriations II

Member, Committee of the Whole

Ranking Minority Member, Government Reform

Member, Higher Education

Member, Insurance

Member, Labor

Member, Licensed Activities and Pensions

Member, Public Health

Member, Special Committee on Supplier Diversity

Member, State Government

Member, Subcommittee on Capital

Member, Telecommunications and Information Technology

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • MA, Christian Thought, Emphasis on Bioethics, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 1995-1998
  • BA, Bible Studies, Central Bible College, 1991-1995
  • Senior Advisor, The Shelby Group, 2014-present
  • Vice President of Government Affairs, Americans United for Life, 2008-2016
  • Adjunct Professor, Trinity International University, 2012-2014
  • Vice President and Executive Director, Americans United for Life, 2006-2008
  • Director of Public Relations and Public Policy, Americans United for Life, 2004-2006
  • Director of Public Relations & Public Policy, The Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity, Trinity International University, 1997-2004
  • Infantry/Military Police, Army National Guard, 1989-1998
  • Senator, Illinois State Senate, District 26, 2016-present
  • Candidate, Illinois State Senate, District 26, 2018
  • Member, Board of Directors, Informed Choices: Pregnancy & Parenting, 2014-present
  • Attendee, Heritage Church, present
  • Member, National Rifle Association, present
  • Member, Public Works Committee, Village of Hawthorn Woods, present
  • Member, Board of Regents, The Fund for American Studies, 2012-2018
  • Member, Human Trafficking Task Force, Lake County Sheriff's Department, 2014-2015
  • Member, Alumni Council, The Fund for American Studies, 2004-2012

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Professor C. B. Bjuge Award and its J. C. Olson Memorial Award-Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

State Bills
Speeches
Events

2020

Sep. 9
Sen. McConchie No Unfair Tax Townhall

Wed 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT

Internet

Mar. 16
St. Patrick's Celebration w/ Sen. McConchie

Mon 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT

McGonigal's Pub Barrington, IL

Dec. 8
Walk with Sen. McConchie at the Merry Cary Parade

Sun 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM CST

Dan McConchie Lake Zurich, IL