Allen Skillicorn

Allen Skillicorn
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 66th district
Assumed office
January 11, 2017 (2017-Jan-11)
Preceded by Michael W. Tryon
Personal details
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Heather
Residence East Dundee, Illinois

Allen Skillicorn is a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 66th district since 2017. The 66th State House District includes parts of Algonquin, Crystal Lake, East and West Dundee, Elgin, Gilberts, Huntley, Lake in the Hills, Lakewood and Sleepy Hollow.[1]

Early life and education

Born in the 1970s, Skillicorn was raised in Algonquin, Illinois.[2] He graduated from Dundee-Crown High School and received an associate degree from Elgin Community College.[2]

Career

Skillicorn worked as a Director of Marketing for a local electronics manufacturer.[2]

Skillicorn served as a trustee for East Dundee, Illinois and as vice-chairman of the Kane County Republican Party.[3] He also served as Chairman of the Republican Liberty Caucus of Illinois, Liberty Leader for the Illinois Policy Institute, Illinois Rifle Association, former board member of the Northern Kane County Chamber of Commerce, Sports Car Club of America, and a volunteer for Therapy Dogs, Inc.[2]

Illinois House of Representatives

After incumbent Republican Michael W. Tryon announced he would retire at the end of his term, four Republican candidates contested to replace him in the 2016 election,[3] although one of those candidates withdrew and endorsed Skillicorn.[4] Skillicorn won the primary[5] with 37.1% of the vote.[6] He won the general election on November 8, 2016[7] with 57.6% of the vote.[8] Skillicorn was sworn in on January 11, 2017.[9]

In 2018, Skillicorn won the Republican primaries for his district. No democrats had filed, so he is running unopposed and is almost guaranteed to defend his seat.[10]

Personal life

Skillicorn resides with his wife, Heather, in East Dundee.[2] He has lived in the Fox Valley area his entire life.[11] Skillicorn and his wife are active members of the Fox Valley Church in Dundee.[11]

References

  1. ↑ Sauder, Erin (2015-05-29). "East Dundee Trustee Skillicorn considering run for state House". Elgin Courier-News. Retrieved 2016-10-08.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 “Allen Skillicorn: Candidate Profile.” (2016-02-05). Dailyherald.com. Retrieved [2016-10-05].
  3. 1 2 Craver, Kevin P. (February 12, 2016). "4 GOP Candidates Vie to Succeed Illinois Rep. Mike Tryon in 66th House DIstrict". Northwest Herald. Retrieved January 16, 2017.
  4. ↑ Craver, Kevin P. (March 7, 2016). "Paul Serwatka Drops Out of 66th Illinois House Race, Endorses Skillicorn". Northwest Herald. Retrieved January 16, 2017.
  5. ↑ Craver, Kevin P. (March 17, 2016). "Illinois Primary: Candidates Hold Leads in Updated McHenry County Vote Totals". Northwest Herald. Retrieved January 16, 2017.
  6. ↑ "Election Results – General Primary – 3/15/2016". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 16, 2017.
  7. ↑ "Allen Skillicorn wins 66th Illinois House District". Northwest Herald. November 9, 2016. Retrieved January 16, 2017.
  8. ↑ "Election Results – General Election – 11/8/2016". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 16, 2017.
  9. ↑ Craver, Kevin P. (January 11, 2017). "New McHenry County Lawmakers Take Seats in Springfield, Face Hard Battles Ahead". Northwest Herald. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
  10. ↑ "Allen Skillicorn - Ballotpedia". Retrieved 2018-04-07.
  11. 1 2 "Representative Allen Skillicorn (R): 66th District". 100th Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
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