Margo McDermed

Margo McDermed is an American politician.

Margo McDermed
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 37th district
In office
January 8, 2015 (2015-Jan-08) – January 4, 2021 (2021-Jan-04)
Preceded byRenée Kosel
Succeeded byTim Ozinga
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
Children2
ResidenceMokena, Illinois
Alma materSimmons College ( B.A.)
DePaul University (J.D.)
ProfessionAttorney

Education

In 1973, McDermed earned a BA in communications from Simmons College. In 1976, McDermed earned a JD in law from DePaul University College of Law.[1]

Career

McDermed is a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives who represents the 37th district. The 37th district, located in the Chicago metropolitan area, includes all or parts of Frankfort, Frankfort Square, Homer Glen, Ingalls Park, Mokena, New Lenox, Orland Park, and Tinley Park.[2]

McDermed was an attorney working in the petroleum industry for thirty years before retiring. Prior to her election to the Illinois House of Representatives, she served as the Township Collector, a Township Trustee, and Township Clerk in Frankfort Township and a member of the Will County Board.[3]

McDermed opted not to run for reelection in 2020 and stepped down on January 4, 2021, with several days remaining in the 101st General Assembly. The Republican Representative Committee of the Republican Party of the 37th Representative District appointed Tim Ozinga, winner of the 2020 general election to serve the remainder of McDermed's term.[4][5]

Electoral history
Illinois 37th State House District Republican Primary, 2014[6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Margo McDermed 5,630 55.55
Republican Arthur Lukowski 2,438 24.06
Republican Gayla Smith 2,067 20.39
Total votes 10,135 100.0
Illinois 37th State House District General Election, 2014[7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Margo McDermed 26,168 68.93
Democratic Nichole Serbin 11,797 31.07
Total votes 37,965 100.0
Illinois 37th State House District General Election, 2016[8]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Margo McDermed (incumbent) 45,721 100.0
Total votes 45,721 100.0
Illinois 37th State House District General Election, 2018[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Margo McDermed (incumbent) 27,148 57.98
Democratic Matthew J. Hunt 19,675 42.02
Total votes 46,823 100.0

Personal life

McDermed's husband is Edward. They have two children.[1]

References
  1. "Margo McDermed's Biography". votesmart.org. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  2. "PA 97-0006 Legislative District 19" (PDF). May 18, 2018. Retrieved November 16, 2018.
  3. Miller, David, ed. (November 15, 2014). "Biographies of New House Members" (PDF). First Reading. Illinois Legislative Research Unit. p. 4. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
  4. Hollman, John (Clerk of the House), ed. (January 8, 2021). "Certificate of Appointment to Fill Vacancy" (PDF). Journal of the Illinois House of Representatives. Illinois House of Representatives. 101 (99): 43–45. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
  5. Barlow, Sarah E. (ed.). "Biographies of New House and Senate Members" (PDF). First Reading. Illinois General Assembly Legislative Research Unit. 34 (1). Retrieved December 6, 2020.
  6. "Election Results 2014 GENERAL PRIMARY". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
  7. "Election Results 2014 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
  8. "Election Results 2016 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
  9. "Election Results 2018 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
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