Kevin Schmidt | |
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Member of the IllinoisHouseofRepresentatives from the 114th district | |
Assumed office January 11, 2023 | |
Preceded by | LaToya Greenwood |
Personal details | |
Born | Belleville,Illinois,U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Laura |
Children | 2 |
Residence(s) | Millstadt,Illinois,U.S. |
Alma mater | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville |
Profession | Chiropractor |
Committees | Appropriations - Health and Human Services,Appropriations - General Service,Ethics &Elections,Health Care Availability &Access,and Public Health Committees |
Website | https://repschmidt.com/ |
Kevin Schmidt is an American chiropractor and politician serving as Illinois State Representative for the 114th District. A Republican,he was elected in 2022.
The district is located in Metro East,covering parts of Cahokia Heights,Dupo,Millstadt,Smithton,Freeburg,New Athens,Fayetteville,Mascoutah,Lebanon,and O'Fallon.
Born and raised in Belleville,Schmidt attended Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Logan College. In 2006,he opened his chiropractic office. [1]
Schmidt first ran in the 116th District in 2020. He came in second place in a three-person Republican primary,losing to David Friess with 31.3% of the vote. Friess went on to win the general election with 64.8% of the vote.
After redistricting in 2022,Schmidt ran in the 114th District and defeated Kevin Dawson in the Republican Primary with 61.2% of the vote. He defeated incumbent Democrat LaToya Greenwood in the general election with 52.8% of the vote. [2]
In announcing his candidacy in 2022,Schmidt criticized Democratic tax policy and climate policy,COVID-19 lockdowns,and listed jobs and crime as campaign priorities. [3]
Schmidt took office on January 11,2023. He sits on the Appropriations - Health and Human Services,Appropriations - General Service,Ethics &Elections,Health Care Availability &Access,and Public Health Committees. [4]
Schmidt and his wife Laura have two children. They live in Millstadt.<ref name=":1"
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