David Welter

American politician

David Welter

Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 75th district
In office July 9, 2016 (2016-July-09) – January 11, 2023
Preceded by	John D. Anthony
Succeeded by	Jed Davis

Personal details
Born	1991^{[citation needed]} Joliet, Illinois^{[citation needed]}
Political party	Republican
Children	Three
Residence	Morris, Illinois
Website	repwelter.com

David Allen Welter is a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives representing the 75th district. The 75th district includes all or parts of Grundy, Kendall, LaSalle and Will counties.^[1] Prior to his appointment, he served as chairman of the Grundy County Board.^[1]

Legislative career

John D. Anthony resigned from his seat in the Illinois House of Representatives effective June 17, 2016. Local Republican leaders appointed Welter to the vacancy and Welter was sworn in July 9, 2016.^[2] He is also the Republican spokesperson for the Committee on Energy & Environment.^[3] On January 25, 2021, he was appointed House Republican Conference chairperson for the 102nd General Assembly.^[4]

As of July 3, 2022, Representative Welter was a member of the following Illinois House committees:^[5]

Appropriations - Public Safety Committee (HAPP)
Energy & Environment Committee (HENG)
Family Law & Probate Subcommittee (HJUA-FLAW)
Health Care Availability & Access Committee (HHCA)
Judiciary - Civil Committee (HJUA)
Public Utilities Committee (HPUB)
Utilities Subcommittee (HPUB-UTIL)

In the 2022 Republican primary, Jed Davis defeated Welter for renomination in the newly drawn 75th district.^[6]

Post-legislative career

Welter is a real estate broker. On August 1, 2023, Governor J. B. Pritzker announced that he appointed Welter to the Executive Ethics Commission pending confirmation by the Illinois Senate.^[7]

References

^ ^a ^b Litchfield, Heidi (July 10, 2016). "Morris' David Welter named state representative for 75th district". Herald News. Retrieved July 10, 2016.
^ Mapes, Tim (Clerk of the House) (ed.). "Resignations and Appointments" (PDF). Journal of the Illinois House of Representatives. 99 (144). Illinois House of Representatives: 6–7. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
^ White, Jesse, ed. (2019). "Legislators' Portraits and Biographies". Illinois Blue Book 2019-2020 (PDF). Springfield, Illinois: Illinois Secretary of State. p. 97. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
^ Miller, Rich (January 25, 2021). "Durkin's new leadership team". Capitol Fax. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
^ "Illinois General Assembly - Representative Committees". ilga.gov. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
^ Kruger, Ethan (June 29, 2022). "Jed Davis defeats incumbent in 75th District Primary race". WSPY 107 FM News. Archived from the original on June 30, 2022. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
^ "Gov. Pritzker Announces One Appointment to Boards and Commissions". August 1, 2023. Retrieved August 7, 2023.