David R. Leitch

David R. Leitch (born August 22, 1948) was a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 73rd district from 1989 to 2017.

David R. Leitch
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 73rd district
In office
January 11, 1989 – January 11, 2017
Preceded byFred J. Tuerk
Succeeded byRyan Spain
Member of the Illinois Senate
from the 47th district
In office
January 31, 1986 – January 14, 1987
Preceded byPrescott Bloom
Succeeded byCarl Hawkinson
Personal details
Born (1948-08-22) August 22, 1948
Three Rivers, Michigan, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Marlene
Professionbank executive, journalist

Leitch was born in Three Rivers, Michigan. He graduated from Kalamazoo College and was involved in the banking business.[1]

On January 31, 1986, Leitch was appointed to the Illinois Senate to succeed the late Prescott E. Bloom. As Bloom was the only candidate to file for the 1986 Republican primary, Leitch and Carl Hawkinson both ran in the primary as write-in candidates.[2] Hawkinson, a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, defeated Leitch by a large margin.[3]

In 1988, Fred J. Tuerk chose to retire from the Illinois House of Representatives. Leitch won the 1988 general election for the open seat.[1] On October 8, 2015, he announced that he would not be seeking re-election. At the time of his announcement, Representative Leitch was the most senior Republican in the Illinois House of Representatives.[4]

References
  1. Klemens, Michael D. (January 1989). "Lawmakers' class of '88: one bona fide surprise". Illinois Issues. Springfield, Illinois: Sangamon State University: 19–21. ISSN 0738-9663. Retrieved July 3, 2017.
  2. Gherardini, Caroline (ed.). "Leitch and Woodyard new senators; new Rep. Black". Illinois Issues. Sangamon State University. 12 (4): 34. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
  3. Franklin, Tim (March 20, 1986). "5 Chicago Legislators Rejected". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
  4. Miller, Rich (October 15, 2015). "Rep. Leitch won't run again". Capitol Fax. Retrieved December 24, 2020.


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