Michael P. McAuliffe explained

Michael P. McAuliffe
State House:Illinois
State:Illinois
District:20th
Preceded:Roger McAuliffe
Succeeded:Bradley Stephens
Birth Date:7 December 1963
Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois
Party:Republican
Spouse:Kim McAuliffe
Children:Two
Residence:Chicago, Illinois
Alma Mater:Triton College
Occupation:Politician

Michael P. McAuliffe (born December 7, 1963) is a former Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 20th district in northwestern Chicago. He was first appointed in 1997, following the death of his father, Roger McAuliffe; between them, the McAuliffes represented northwestern Chicago for 46 years. On June 17, 2019, McAuliffe resigned from the Illinois House of Representatives.[1] He was the only Republican to represent a significant portion of Chicago in the Illinois General Assembly.[2] On June 29, 2019, Republican Bradley Stephens, the Mayor of Rosemont, was appointed to succeed McAuliffe.[3]

McAuliffe was noted for his bipartisan approach during his time in the Illinois General Assembly, supporting several bipartisan deals, including infrastructure improvements and expansions in gambling. He drew both support and criticism from Republicans and Democrats alike.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: White. Jesse. Legislators' Portraits and Biographies. 66. Illinois Blue Book 2019-2020. Springfield, Illinois. Illinois Secretary of State. 2019. October 4, 2019.
  2. News: Miller. Rich. Last Republican Chicago legislator resigns after 23 years. June 17, 2019. Capitol Fax. June 17, 2019.
  3. News: Miller. Rich. Martwick to the Senate, Mayor Stephens to the House. June 29, 2019. June 29, 2019. Capitol Fax.
  4. Web site: Vote Smart Facts For All . 2024-09-19 . Vote Smart.