Steve Reick
Steven Reick | |
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Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 63rd district | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office January 11, 2017 (2017-Jan-11) | |
Preceded by | Jack D. Franks |
Personal details | |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Deb |
Children | 3 |
Residence(s) | Woodstock, Illinois, U.S. |
Alma mater | University of Illinois University of Georgia |
Profession | Tax attorney |
Steven "Steve" Reick (/raɪk/ RYKE[1]) is an American politician. He is currently a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 63rd district since January 2017. The district, located in the McHenry area, includes all or parts of Harvard, Marengo, Woodstock, Bull Valley, Wonder Lake, Illinois, Greenwood, McHenry, Fox Lake, Spring Grove, Johnsburg and Lakemoor.[2]
Early life and education
Reick was born and raised in Kankakee, Illinois, graduating from Herscher High School in 1971.[3] Being the first person in his family to attend college, he graduated from University of Illinois in 1975 with a bachelor's degree in Accountancy and went on to earn a Juris Doctor and a master's degree in Accountancy and Taxation from the University of Georgia in 1980.[3]
Career
Reick is a self-employed tax attorney.[4] He began his profession in 1982,[5] when he and his wife moved to Woodstock, Illinois.[3]
Illinois House of Representatives
Reick unsuccessfully ran for State Representative in 2014, losing to incumbent Democrat Jack D. Franks.[6] Reick won 41.46% of the vote to Franks' 58.54%.[7]
Reick ran again in 2016. Reick won the Republican primary and was set to face Franks again.[8] Franks dropped out of the race in May to run for McHenry County Board Chairman,[9] being replaced with John Bartman.[4][10] Reick won the November 8 general election[11] with 56.5% of the vote.[12] He took office on January 11, 2017.[13]
As of July 2022, Reick is a member of the following Illinois House committees:[14]
- Appropriations - Elementary & Secondary Education Committee (HAPE)
- Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee (HELM)
- Labor & Commerce Committee (HLBR)
- Revenue & Finance Committee (HREF)
- Wage Policy & Study Subcommittee (HLBR-WAGE)
Electoral history
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Steven Reick (incumbent) | 28,320 | 54.77 | −45.23% | |
Democratic | Brian Sager | 23,390 | 45.23 | N/A | |
Total votes | 51,710 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Steven Reick (incumbent) | 26,121 | 100.0 | +43.53% | |
Total votes | 26,121 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Steven Reick | 25,699 | 56.47 | |
Democratic | John M. Bartman | 19,808 | 43.53 | |
Total votes | 45,507 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Steven Reick | 8,829 | 59.31 | |
Republican | Jeffery Lichte | 6,057 | 40.69 | |
Total votes | 14,886 | 100.0 |
Personal life
Reick is married to his wife Deb, and together they have three children and four grandchildren.[3][5] Reick lives in Woodstock, Illinois.[4]
In May 2019, Reick was arrested and charged with driving under the influence.[19]
References
- ^ "Riding Shotgun With Steve". YouTube. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
- ^ Veeneman, Drew. "Map of 63rd District" (PDF). precinctmaps.com. Retrieved 2013-05-26.
- ^ a b c d "Representative Steven Reick (R): 63rd District". 100th Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
- ^ a b c Craver, Kevin P. (September 25, 2016). "Steven Reick, John Bartman Seek to Succeed Jack Franks in 63rd House District". Northwest Herald. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
- ^ a b "About Me". steve463.com. 11 May 2015. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
- ^ Coleman, Emily K. (November 5, 2014). "Illinois Statehouse Incumbents Win Across Board in McHenry County". Northwest Herald. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
- ^ "November 4, 2014 General election Official results" (PDF). Illinois Secretary of State. p. 98. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
- ^ Reiland, Jordyn (March 16, 2016). "Reick Defeats Lichte in Illinois House District 63 Race". Northwest Herald. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
- ^ Craver, Kevin P. (May 18, 2016). "GOP Candidate: Jack Franks' Departure from Illinois House Race Improves Odds". Northwest Herald. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
- ^ Craver, Kevin P. (July 8, 2016). "Democratic Party Set to Appoint Replacement Candidate for 63rd House". Northwest Herald. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
- ^ Craver, Kevin P. (November 9, 2016). "Steven Reick Wins 63rd House for the GOP". Northwest Herald. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
- ^ "Election Results - General Election - 11/8/2016". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
- ^ Craver, Kevin P. (January 11, 2017). "New McHenry County Lawmakers Take Seats in Springfield, Face Hard Battles Ahead". Northwest Herald. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
- ^ "Illinois General Assembly - Representative Committees". ilga.gov. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ^ "Election Results 2020 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ "Election Results 2018 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ "Election Results 2016 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ "Election Results 2016 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ Gaitan, Daniel (May 3, 2019). "State Rep. Reick charged with DUI". Northwest Herald. Retrieved May 3, 2019.
External links
- Representative Steven Reick (R) 63rd District at the Illinois General Assembly
- 100th, 101st
- Campaign website
- Steven Reick, law
- Profile at Ballotpedia
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