David Friess
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David Friess is a Republican member of the Illinois House from the 116th district since January 13, 2021. The 116th district, located in part of the Metro East, includes all or parts of Baldwin, Cahokia, Chester, Columbia, Coulterville, Cutler, Darmstadt, Du Quoin, Dupo, East Carondelet, Ellis Grove, Evansville, Fayetteville, Floraville, Fults, Hecker, Kaskaskia, Lenzburg, Maeystown, Marissa, Millstadt, New Athens, Paderborn, Percy, Pinckneyville, Prairie du Rocher, Red Bud, Rockwood, Ruma, Sauget, Smithton, Sparta, St. Libory, Steeleville, Tilden, Valmeyer, Waterloo, and Willisville.[2]
David Friess | |
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Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 116th district | |
Assumed office January 13, 2021 (2021-January-13) | |
Preceded by | Nathan Reitz |
Personal details | |
Born | 1968 or 1969 (age 55–56)[1] Southern Illinois, U.S. |
Spouse |
Miki (m. 1989) |
Children | 2 |
Residence(s) | Red Bud, Illinois, U.S. |
Alma mater | Mercer University (BS) Atlanta's John Marshall Law School (JD) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Air Force Air Force Reserves |
Battles/wars | Gulf War |
Friess was elected to the district after defeating appointed Democratic incumbent Nathan Reitz.