Martin J. "Marty" Moylan (born 1951) is the Illinois state representative for the 55th district. The 55th district includes all or parts of Arlington Heights, Des Plaines, Elk Grove Village, Park Ridge and the Edison Park Neighborhood.

Marty Moylan
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 55th district
Assumed office
January 2013 (2013-January)
Preceded byRosemary Mulligan
Mayor of Des Plaines
In office
May 2009 (2009-May) – December 2012 (2012-Dec)
Preceded byTony Arredia
Succeeded byMatthew Bogusz
Alderman of the Des Plaines City Council
from the 2nd ward
In office
May 2003 (2003-May) – May 2009 (2009-May)
Succeeded byJohn Robinson
Personal details
BornJanuary 6, 1951
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceDes Plaines, Illinois
ProfessionIBEW electrician

As of July 3, 2022, Representative Moylan is a member of the following Illinois House committees:[1]

  • Business & Innovation Subcommittee (HLBR-BUIN)
  • Cities & Villages Committee (HCIV)
  • Labor & Commerce Committee (HLBR)
  • Natural Gas Subcommittee (HPUB-NGAS)
  • Police & Fire Committee (SHPF)
  • Public Utilities Committee (HPUB)
  • (Chairman of) Roadways, Rail & Aviation Subcommittee (HTRR-ROAD)
  • (Chairman of) Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee (HTRR)

Personal life

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Marty Moylan was named after his father and grandfather and great grandfather, all named Martin. He is the father of Martin "Colt" Moylan V and grandfather of Martin "Jaxx" Moylan VI. Colt Moylan was elected to the Des Plaines city council in 2019, assuming the position once held by Marty Moylan before being elected Mayor and State Representative.[2]

Electoral history

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Des Plaines, Illinois City Mayor General Election, 2009[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Independent Martin J. Moylan 4,145 43.20
Independent Dick Sayad 2,668 27.81
Independent Mark Thompson 2,223 23.17
Independent Michael E. Lake 559 5.83
Total votes 9,595 100.0
Illinois 55th State House District General Election, 2012[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Martin J. Moylan 21,321 53.26
Republican Susan Sweeney 18,711 46.74
Total votes 40,032 100.0
Illinois 55th State House District General Election, 2014[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Martin J. Moylan (incumbents) 15,209 52.71
Republican Mel Thillens 13,647 47.29
Total votes 28,856 100.0
Illinois 55th State House District General Election, 2016[6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Martin J. Moylan (incumbents) 25,717 59.08
Republican Dan Gott 17,811 40.92
Total votes 43,528 100.0
Illinois 55th State House District General Election, 2018[7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Martin J. Moylan (incumbents) 20,449 55.63
Republican Marilyn Smolenski 16,308 44.37
Total votes 36,757 100.0

References

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  1. ^ "Illinois General Assembly - Representative Committees". ilga.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
  2. ^ Todd, Wessell (2018-11-21). "'Colt' Moylan Eyes Run For Des Plaines City Council". Des Plaines Journal. Retrieved 2021-12-31.
  3. ^ "Suburban Cook County Election Results April 07, 2009 Consolidated General Election". Cook County Clerk's Office. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  4. ^ "Election Results 2012 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  5. ^ "Election Results 2014 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  6. ^ "Election Results 2016 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  7. ^ "Election Results 2018 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 31, 2020.[permanent dead link]
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