David Friess is a Republican member of the Illinois House from the 116th district since January 13,2021.
13 Facts About David Friess
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David Friess was born in Southern Illinois and grew up in Chester.
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Immediately after graduating, David Friess joined the United States Air Force as an aircraft mechanic.
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David Friess earned his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Mercer University and earned his Juris Doctor from Atlanta's John Marshall Law School.
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David Friess is a member of the Randolph County Bar Association.
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David Friess first ran for the 116th district in the 2018 Illinois House of Representatives election.
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David Friess ran unopposed in the primary and in the general election ran against Democratic then-incumbent Jerry Costello II.
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David Friess lost in the general election by an 8-point margin.
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David Friess ran again for the district in a crowded Republican primary.
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David Friess faced off against Reitz in the general election.
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David Friess improved over his previous margin by defeating appointed incumbent Reitz by a 30-point margin.
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David Friess is a member of Ebenezer Church in Rockwood, Illinois.
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David Friess is a member of the Red Bud VFW and the Chester American Legion.