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For other people named David Miller, see David Miller (disambiguation).
David E. Miller Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 29th districtIncumbent Assumed office
2001Personal details Born September 23, 1962
Cleveland, OhioPolitical party Democratic Spouse(s) Donna Profession Dentist Religion Baptist David E. Miller is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 29th District since 2001, after winning election by only 29 votes.[1] The 29th district since 2002 includes parts of Burnham, Calumet City, Chicago, Dolton, Ford Heights, Glenwood, Harvey, Homewood, Lansing, Lynwood, South Holland and Thornton. In the Illinois House, he has served on the Mass Transit committee.[2]
Miller ran for the office of Comptroller in the 2010 Democratic primary, defeating his closest rival, Raja Krishnamoorthi, by about 8,000 votes.[3] He faced the Republican former Illinois state treasurer Judy Baar Topinka in the general election, during which he gained some attention for a proposal to put the salaries of all state officials and employees online.[4] He lost by approximately 435,000 votes, roughly a 53%-41% margin, with minor party candidates garnering about 6%.[5]
Miller is a graduate of Evanston Township High School, Boston University, and the University of Illinois School of Dentistry.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Comptroller of the State of Illinois, David E. Miller". pjstar.com (Peoria Journal-Star). 2010-10-19. http://www.pjstar.com/elections/bios/x171129645/Comptroller-of-the-State-of-Illinois-David-E-Miller. Retrieved 2010-11-21.
- ^ "Illinois Races: David Miller for State Comptroller". NBC News. 2009-11-11. http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/Illinois-Races-David-Miller-Running-for-State-Comptroller-69676082.html. Retrieved 2010-11-21.
- ^ Mack, Kristen (03-02-2010). "Democratic comptroller race settled". Chicago Tribune (Chicago: Tribune Co.). http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/elections/ct-met-democratic-comptroller-race-20100203,0,4654246.story. Retrieved 05-02-2010.
- ^ "Comptroller hopeful wants salaries for state employees to be listed online". ChicagoBreakingNewsCenter (Tribune Co.). 2010-08-15. http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2010/08/comptroller-hopeful-wants-salaries-for-state-employees-to-be-listed-online.html. Retrieved 2010-11-21.
- ^ "Topinka Beats Miller in Comptroller Race". Fox Chicago News. 2010-09-02. http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpp/news/elections/judy-baar-topinka-beats-wins-illinois-comptroller-david-miller-20101102. Retrieved 2010-11-21.
External links
- Illinois General Assembly - Representative David E. Miller (D) 29th District official IL House site
- David Miller for Comptroller official campaign site
- Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions at the National Institute for Money in State Politics
- David E. Miller profile at Illinois House Democrats
Categories:- Members of the Illinois House of Representatives
- 1962 births
- Living people
- Illinois politician stubs
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