David Reis
American politician
David B. Reis (born September 15, 1964) was a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 108th district from 2005 to 2012 and the 109th District from 2013 to 2019.
Early life
David B. Reis was born September 15, 1964. Reis has an associate degree in agricultural sciences from Lake Land College and a Bachelor of Science in agriculture from the University of Illinois College of Agriculture. After working in Chicago as an executive recruiter, he returned to the farm after his father's death in 1990. He served on the board of directors of the Illinois Pork Producers Association from 1997 to 2004. Reis grew up and continues to live on his family's fifth-generation family farm near Ste. Marie, Illinois.
Political career
In the 2002 general election, Reis ran a strong campaign against Democratic incumbent Charles A. Hartke. In the 2004 general election, Reis was the Republican candidate against Hartke's successor, William J. Grunloh. Reis won 62%-38%.
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