Mike Marron | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 104th district | |
| In office September 7, 2018 – December 18, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Chad Hays |
| Succeeded by | Brandun Schweizer |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
| Children | 2 |
| Profession | Farmer |
Michael T. Marron was a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 104th district. The 104th district includes parts of Champaign and Vermilion counties in east-central Illinois.1 Marron was sworn into office September 7, 2018 after his July 22, 2018 appointment to succeed Chad Hays.2 Marron, who was the Republican candidate to succeed Hays at the time of his appointment, won the 2018 general election against Democratic candidate Cynthia Cunningham.3
Marron's committee assignments are the Committee on Community College Access & Affordability; the Committee on the Environment; and the Committee on Insurance Subcommittee on Property & Casualty.4
On September 3, 2019, Marron announced he would explore a run for Illinois's 15th congressional district to succeed retiring Congressman John Shimkus,5 but shortly after opted to run for reelection to the Illinois House of Representatives.6
As of July 3, 2022, Representative Marron is a member of the following Illinois House committees:7
- Energy & Environment Committee (HENG)
- Firefighters and First Responders Subcommittee (SHPF-FIRE)
- Higher Education Committee (HHED)
- Housing Committee (SHOU)
- Law Enforcement Subcommittee (SHPF-LAWE)
- Police & Fire Committee (SHPF)
- Roadways, Rail & Aviation Subcommittee (HTRR-ROAD)
- Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee (HTRR)
Marron resigned from the Illinois House in December 2023 to begin work at an economic development organization in Vermilion County.8
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Marron | 7,097 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 7,097 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Marron (incumbent) | 20,348 | 55.92 | |
| Democratic | Cynthia E. Cunningham | 16,041 | 44.08 | |
| Total votes | 36,389 | 100.0 | ||
References
References
- "PA 97-0006 Legislative District 52" (PDF). 2011-05-18. Retrieved 2015-09-07.
- Kiser, Michael (July 19, 2018). "Vermilion board chairman chosen to fill out Hays' term in Illinois House". The News-Gazette. Retrieved November 7, 2018.
- McGee, Noelle (November 7, 2018). "Jobs on Marron's mind as 104th House District voters send him to Springfield". The News-Gazette. Retrieved November 7, 2018.
- "Representative Michael T. Marron (R) 104th District". Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved November 7, 2018.
- Brighton, Jack (September 3, 2019). "With Shimkus Retiring, Marron Explores Possible Run For Congress". Illinois Public Media. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
- Crane, Tracy (September 12, 2019). "Marron says he'll seek re-election to Illinois House, not Shimkus' seat". The News-Gazette. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
- "Illinois General Assembly - Representative Committees". ilga.gov. Retrieved 2022-07-04.
- "Marron to resign Monday to lead economic development in his district". The Daily Line. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
- "Election Results 2018 GENERAL PRIMARY". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- "Election Results 2018 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved December 2, 2019.