Neil Anderson (Illinois politician)

Neil Anderson (born April 14, 1982) is an American Republican politician who represents the 36th district in the Illinois Senate. He defeated incumbent Democrat Mike Jacobs in the November 2014 election. The 36th district, located in Western Illinois, includes all or parts of East Moline, Moline, Rock Island, Rock Falls and Sterling.[2]

Neil Anderson
Member of the Illinois Senate
from the 36th district
Assumed office
January 8, 2015 (2015-Jan-08)
Preceded byMike Jacobs
Personal details
Born (1982-04-14) April 14, 1982
Davenport, Iowa, US
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Brandi
Children2
ResidenceRock Island, Illinois
Alma materUniversity of Nebraska[1]
ProfessionFirefighter-Paramedic

Anderson defeated incumbent Democratic State Senator Mike Jacobs in the 2014 general election, 55%-45%.[3]

Anderson works as a firefighter/paramedic for the Moline Fire Department and has a wife and two children.[4]

Anderson ran for state representative in 2012 in the 72nd district. He lost to incumbent representative Patrick J. Verschoore by a margin of 64%-35%.

Anderson serves as Republican spokesperson for the Senate Agriculture Committee as well as serving on the Senate Transportation, Licensed Activities, Commerce, Energy, and Gaming committees. 

References
  1. http://www.electneil.com/about
  2. Veeneman, Drew. "Senate District 36". precinctmaps.com. Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2013-06-25.
  3. Neil Anderson Defeats Mike Jacobs WQAD, November 4, 2014. Retrieved November 12, 2014
  4. Moline Firefighter to Take On Jacobs in 36th Illinois Senate District Illinois Review, November 10, 2013. Retrieved November 12, 2014.


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