Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer (born 1979), is a member of the Illinois House of Representatives who has served in the Illinois House of Representatives since his appointment in December 2012.[1] He represents the 100th district which includes all or parts of Adams County, Brown County, Calhoun County, Greene County, Jersey County, Macoupin County, Madison County, Morgan County, Pike County, and Scott County.[2]
C.D. Davidsmeyer | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 100th district | |
| Assumed office December 12, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Watson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 12, 1979 Jacksonville, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kristen Davidsmeyer |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Jacksonville, Illinois, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Miami University |
| Occupation | Politician |
Davidsmeyer was born in Jacksonville, Illinois on July 12, 1979[3] and graduated from Jacksonville High School. He received a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Miami University and worked as a legislative aide for Congressman John Shimkus. He served on the Jacksonville City Council from 2008 to 2012.[4]
In the 2012 general election, Republican incumbent Jim Watson of the 97th district was reelected to the Illinois House from the new 100th district. On December 3, 2012, Jim Watson resigned to take a position with the Illinois Petroleum Council. The Republican Representative Committee of the 97th Representative District appointed Davidsmeyer to fill the subsequent vacancy for the remainder of the 97th General Assembly and later as the representative from the 100th district for the 98th General Assembly. Davidsmeyer was sworn into office on December 12, 2012.[5][6]
As of January 11, 2023, Representative Davidsmeyer is a member of the following Illinois House committees:[7]
- Appropriations - Health & Human Services Committee (HAPH)
- Executive Committee (HEXC)
- Financial Institutions Committee (HFIN)
- Public Utilities Committee (HPUB) - Republican Spokesperson
- Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability - (Co-Chairman)
As of 2024, Davidsmeyer is the chairman of the Morgan County Republican Party.[8]
References
edit- ^ Schoenburg, Bernard. "Newly appointed state Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer takes oath of office". The State Journal-Register. Retrieved 2013-07-29.
- ^ Staff. "Illinois Representative District 100" (PDF). Illinois State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-07-27.
- ^ Davidsmeyer, C.D. (July 12, 2019). "Last Tuesday was another great Jersey County Fair Parade! It was also a really busy day and a big birthday. Turned out to be an awesome day!". Facebook. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
- ^ White, Jesse (ed.). "Legislators' Portraits and Biographies". Illinois Blue Book 2013-2014 (PDF). p. 109. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 31, 2014.
- ^ Mapes, Tim (Chief Clerk of the House) (ed.). "Resignations and Appointments" (PDF). Journal of the Illinois House of Representatives. 97 (162). Springfield, Illinois: Illinois House of Representatives: 3–4. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
- ^ Mapes, Tim (Chief Clerk of the House) (ed.). "Resignations and Appointments" (PDF). Journal of the Illinois House of Representatives. 98 (1). Springfield, Illinois: Illinois House of Representatives: 8–9. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
- ^ "Illinois General Assembly - Representative Committees". ilga.gov. Retrieved 2022-07-04.
- ^ Sarti, Angie (ed.). "County Chairs in Illinois". Illinois Blue Book 2023-2024 (PDF). Springfield, Illinois: Illinois Secretary of State. p. 440. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
External links
edit- Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer (R) 100th District at the Illinois General Assembly
- State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer constituency site
- Profile at Vote Smart