Michael D. Unes | |
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| Member of the IllinoisHouseofRepresentatives from the 91st district | |
| In office January 2011 –January 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Michael K. Smith |
| Succeeded by | Mark Luft |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 2,1974 Peoria,Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Natalie |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence | East Peoria,Illinois |
| Alma mater | Bradley University (B.A.) |
| Occupation | Nonprofit Management |
| Website | Official state website |
Michael D. "Mike" Unes (born July 2,1974) is a former Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives;he represented the 91st District from 2011 to 2021. [1]
Unes was born in Peoria,Illinois on July 2,1974. [1] He attended Bradley University, [2] graduating with a B.A. in Communications. [1]
He was on the East Peoria city council,resigning in November 2010 after being elected to the Illinois House. He won his seat in the Illinois House of Representatives by defeating eight-term incumbent Michael K. Smith of Canton,Illinois. [3]
Unes has a wife,named Natalie,and four children. [1]
On October 24,2019,Unes announced his decision to retire at the end of the 101st General Assembly. [4] He was succeeded by fellow Republican Mark Luft. [5] As of 2021,Unes is a Vice President of the UnityPoint Health —Methodist Proctor Foundation,which provides healthcare in the Greater Peoria area. [6]