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Steven Reick
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 63rd district

Incumbent

Assumed office
January 11, 2017 (2017-Jan-11)
Preceded byJack D. Franks
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
SpouseDeb
Children3
Residence(s)Woodstock, Illinois, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Illinois
University of Georgia
ProfessionTax attorney

Steven "Steve" Reick (/rk/ RYKE[1]) is an American politician. He is currently a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 63rd district since January 2017. The district, located in the McHenry area, includes all or parts of Harvard, Marengo, Woodstock, Bull Valley, Wonder Lake, Illinois, Greenwood, McHenry, Fox Lake, Spring Grove, Johnsburg and Lakemoor.[2]

Early life and education

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Reick was born and raised in Kankakee, Illinois, graduating from Herscher High School in 1971.[3] Being the first person in his family to attend college, he graduated from University of Illinois in 1975 with a bachelor's degree in Accountancy and went on to earn a Juris Doctor and a master's degree in Accountancy and Taxation from the University of Georgia in 1980.[3]

Career

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Reick is a self-employed tax attorney.[4] He began his profession in 1982,[5] when he and his wife moved to Woodstock, Illinois.[3]

Illinois House of Representatives

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Reick unsuccessfully ran for State Representative in 2014, losing to incumbent Democrat Jack D. Franks.[6] Reick won 41.46% of the vote to Franks' 58.54%.[7]

Reick ran again in 2016. Reick won the Republican primary and was set to face Franks again.[8] Franks dropped out of the race in May to run for McHenry County Board Chairman,[9] being replaced with John Bartman.[4][10] Reick won the November 8 general election[11] with 56.5% of the vote.[12] He took office on January 11, 2017.[13]

As of July 2022, Reick is a member of the following Illinois House committees:[14]

Electoral history

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Illinois 63rd Representative District General Election, 2020[15]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Steven Reick (incumbent) 28,320 54.77 −45.23%
Democratic Brian Sager 23,390 45.23 N/A
Total votes 51,710 100.0
Illinois 63rd Representative District General Election, 2018[16]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Steven Reick (incumbent) 26,121 100.0 +43.53%
Total votes 26,121 100.0
Illinois 63rd Representative District General Election, 2016[17]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Steven Reick 25,699 56.47
Democratic John M. Bartman 19,808 43.53
Total votes 45,507 100.0
Illinois 63rd Representative District Republican Primary, 2016[18]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Steven Reick 8,829 59.31
Republican Jeffery Lichte 6,057 40.69
Total votes 14,886 100.0

Personal life

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Reick is married to his wife Deb, and together they have three children and four grandchildren.[3][5] Reick lives in Woodstock, Illinois.[4]

In May 2019, Reick was arrested and charged with driving under the influence.[19]

References

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  1. ^ "Riding Shotgun With Steve". YouTube. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
  • ^ Veeneman, Drew. "Map of 63rd District" (PDF). precinctmaps.com. Retrieved 2013-05-26.
  • ^ a b c d "Representative Steven Reick (R): 63rd District". 100th Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
  • ^ a b c Craver, Kevin P. (September 25, 2016). "Steven Reick, John Bartman Seek to Succeed Jack Franks in 63rd House District". Northwest Herald. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
  • ^ a b "About Me". steve463.com. 11 May 2015. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
  • ^ Coleman, Emily K. (November 5, 2014). "Illinois Statehouse Incumbents Win Across Board in McHenry County". Northwest Herald. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
  • ^ "November 4, 2014 General election Official results" (PDF). Illinois Secretary of State. p. 98. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
  • ^ Reiland, Jordyn (March 16, 2016). "Reick Defeats Lichte in Illinois House District 63 Race". Northwest Herald. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
  • ^ Craver, Kevin P. (May 18, 2016). "GOP Candidate: Jack Franks' Departure from Illinois House Race Improves Odds". Northwest Herald. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
  • ^ Craver, Kevin P. (July 8, 2016). "Democratic Party Set to Appoint Replacement Candidate for 63rd House". Northwest Herald. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
  • ^ Craver, Kevin P. (November 9, 2016). "Steven Reick Wins 63rd House for the GOP". Northwest Herald. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
  • ^ "Election Results - General Election - 11/8/2016". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
  • ^ Craver, Kevin P. (January 11, 2017). "New McHenry County Lawmakers Take Seats in Springfield, Face Hard Battles Ahead". Northwest Herald. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
  • ^ "Illinois General Assembly - Representative Committees". ilga.gov. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
  • ^ "Election Results 2020 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
  • ^ "Election Results 2018 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
  • ^ "Election Results 2016 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
  • ^ "Election Results 2016 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
  • ^ Gaitan, Daniel (May 3, 2019). "State Rep. Reick charged with DUI". Northwest Herald. Retrieved May 3, 2019.
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