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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Daniel Swanson is a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 74. Swanson was first elected to the chamber in 2016. Swanson 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.

Education

  • BA, Western Illinois University, 1994
  • AA, Black Hawk Junior College, 1986
  • Graduated, Officer Candidate School, Illinois Military Academy, 1986

Professional Experience

  • BA, Western Illinois University, 1994
  • AA, Black Hawk Junior College, 1986
  • Graduated, Officer Candidate School, Illinois Military Academy, 1986
  • Farmer, Swanson Farms, present
  • Superintendent, Henry County Veterans Assistance Commission, 2013-2016
  • Chief, Logistics Synchronization and Integration Cell, Lead Materiel Integration Mission, United States Army, 2010-2013
  • Deputy Director, Iraqi Army Force Generation, Multi-National Security Transition Command, United States Army, 2007-2008
  • Logistics Plans Analyst, Dimensions International, Incorporated, 2006
  • Plans Analyst, Logistics Civilian Augmentation Program (LOGCAP), SYTEX, Incorporated, 2004-2005
  • Logistics Support Specialist, MPRI, 2002
  • Battalion Commander/Lieutenant Colonel, Illinois Army National Guard, 1977-2001

Political Experience

  • BA, Western Illinois University, 1994
  • AA, Black Hawk Junior College, 1986
  • Graduated, Officer Candidate School, Illinois Military Academy, 1986
  • Farmer, Swanson Farms, present
  • Superintendent, Henry County Veterans Assistance Commission, 2013-2016
  • Chief, Logistics Synchronization and Integration Cell, Lead Materiel Integration Mission, United States Army, 2010-2013
  • Deputy Director, Iraqi Army Force Generation, Multi-National Security Transition Command, United States Army, 2007-2008
  • Logistics Plans Analyst, Dimensions International, Incorporated, 2006
  • Plans Analyst, Logistics Civilian Augmentation Program (LOGCAP), SYTEX, Incorporated, 2004-2005
  • Logistics Support Specialist, MPRI, 2002
  • Battalion Commander/Lieutenant Colonel, Illinois Army National Guard, 1977-2001
  • Representative, Illinois State House of Representatives, District 74, 2017-present
  • Candidate, Illinois State House of Representatives, District 74, 2018, 2020

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Fire and Emergency Services Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Police and First Responders Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Agriculture and Conservation

Member, Appropriations for Public Safety

Member, Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies

Member, Mental Health

Member, Veterans Affairs

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • BA, Western Illinois University, 1994
  • AA, Black Hawk Junior College, 1986
  • Graduated, Officer Candidate School, Illinois Military Academy, 1986
  • Farmer, Swanson Farms, present
  • Superintendent, Henry County Veterans Assistance Commission, 2013-2016
  • Chief, Logistics Synchronization and Integration Cell, Lead Materiel Integration Mission, United States Army, 2010-2013
  • Deputy Director, Iraqi Army Force Generation, Multi-National Security Transition Command, United States Army, 2007-2008
  • Logistics Plans Analyst, Dimensions International, Incorporated, 2006
  • Plans Analyst, Logistics Civilian Augmentation Program (LOGCAP), SYTEX, Incorporated, 2004-2005
  • Logistics Support Specialist, MPRI, 2002
  • Battalion Commander/Lieutenant Colonel, Illinois Army National Guard, 1977-2001
  • Representative, Illinois State House of Representatives, District 74, 2017-present
  • Candidate, Illinois State House of Representatives, District 74, 2018, 2020
  • Member, Henry County Planning Committee, 2015-present
  • Member, Central Illinois ABATE, 2014-present
  • Member, National Association of Veteran Service Officers, 2014-present
  • Member, Disabled American Veterans, 2013-present
  • Member, Military Officers Association of America, 2012-present
  • Member, Association of the United States Army, 2010-present
  • Member, National Rifle Association, 2009-present
  • Member, Small Business Association, 2009-present
  • Member, Veterans of Foreign War, 2009-present
  • Member, American Legion, Andover, Post #465, 2000-present
  • Coach, Alpha and Woodhull Boys Youth Summer League Baseball, present
  • Member, Alpha Baptist Church, present
  • Member, Executive Board, Sundance for Our Soldiers, present
  • Member, Henry County Farm Bureau, present
  • Member, Illinois Farm Bureau, present
  • Vice President, Illinois Homegrown by Heroes, present
  • Member, National Guard Association Illinois, present
  • Former Member, Henry County Board of Education
  • Former Member, Alpha and Woodhull Board of Education, 1992-2010

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Bronze Star and Combat Action Badge

Priority Issues:

Cut spending to balance the budget

Bring employers and job opportunities back to Illinois

Support agriculture and related businesses

Advocate for veterans and emergency responders

Serve you with honesty, integrity, and honor

Listen to you

State Bills
Speeches
Events

2020

Jul. 27
Donuts with Dan

Mon 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM CDT

Dan Swanson IL 74th District State Representative Alpha, IL

Sep. 22
Swanson Oktoberfest

Sun 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM CDT

4282 IL-17, Alpha, IL 61413-9235, United States

Jun. 25
Legislative Update Breakfast

Tue 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM CDT

ZBest West Annawan, IL