Brian W. Stewart

Brian W. Stewart (born October 25, 1957) is a Republican member of the Illinois Senate representing the 45th District since his election in 2018. The 45th District encompasses all of Stephenson, Jo Daviess, and Ogle counties as well as portions of Winnebago, DeKalb, LaSalle, Lee, Whiteside, and Carroll. Previously, he was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 89th District from his appointment in 2013 to 2018.[1]

Brian Stewart
Member of the Illinois Senate
from the 45th district
Assumed office
December 5, 2018 (2018-December-05)
Preceded byTim Bivins
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 89th district
In office
October 2013 (2013-October) – December 2018 (2018-December)
Preceded byJim Sacia
Succeeded byAndrew Chesney
Personal details
Born (1957-10-25) October 25, 1957
Freeport, Illinois, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceFreeport, Illinois. U.S.
ProfessionBusiness Owner
Sheriff's Deputy (retired)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army

Early life, education, and career

Stewart is a native of Freeport, IL. He attended Freeport High School, Stewart enlisted in the United States Army. He served on Active Duty as a Military Policeman and as a Military Police Investigator and was Honorably Discharged. He then was hired as a Deputy Sheriff with the Stephenson County Sheriff's Police.

Stewart began the first of his small businesses in 1987 on his kitchen table. Today, he owns several businesses and is a major employer in Northwest Illinois. Of the businesses he owns, Stewart & Associates Inc. is the primary. Stewart & Associates Inc. has various branches, and provides a multitude of services — such as security, private investigations, background investigations, civil processing, and more.

Illinois House of Representatives

Jim Sacia announced that he would be stepping down from the Illinois House of Representatives in September 2013. Brian W. Stewart was appointed to replace Jim Sacia by the Republican Central Committee. Stewart was sworn in at a public gathering at the Stephenson County Courthouse on October 4, 2013.[2]

Illinois Senate

Stewart was elected to succeed retiring Senator Tim Bivins. He was sworn in early on December 5, 2018, to represent the 45th District, which encompasses all of Stephenson, Jo Daviess, and Ogle counties as well as portions of Winnebago, DeKalb, LaSalle, Lee, Whiteside, and Carroll.[3]

Committees
  • Criminal Law, GOP spokesperson
  • Appropriations
  • Executive Appointments
  • Human Services
  • Insurance
  • Veterans Affairs

References
  1. Wallace, Jonathan (2013-10-08). "State Representative Brian Stewart Sworn In". Office of State Representative Brian Stewart. Archived from the original on 2013-10-23. Retrieved 2013-10-22.
  2. Rosemeier, Bill (2013-10-04). "Brian Stewart sworn in as 89th District state representative". The Journal Standard of Freeport. Retrieved 2013-12-29.
  3. Moon, Audrey, ed. (December 5, 2018). "2 state lawmakers take oath to serve northwestern Illinois". Rockford, Illinois: Quincy Media via WREX. Archived from the original on April 3, 2019. Retrieved January 9, 2019.


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