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Representative Thomas M. Bennett (R) - Previous General Assembly (102nd)
106th District
Assistant Republican Leader

Photograph of Representative  Thomas M. Bennett (R)
 

Springfield Office:
220-N Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL   62706
(217) 558-1039
(217) 782-1275 FAX
District Office:
305 W Madison St.
Pontiac, IL  61764
(815) 844-9179
Additional District Addresses
Email: bennett@ilhousegop.org

Years served: January 2015 - Present

Committee assignments: Approp-Elementary & Secondary Educ (Republican Spokesperson); Police & Fire Committee; Elem Sec Ed: School Curric Policies; Child Care Access & Early Childhood; Appropriations-Public Safety; Law Enforcement Subcommittee.

Biography: Dr. Thomas Bennett is an Assistant Minority Leader and Illinois State Representative of the 106 legislative district. Worked as a high school science teacher at Melvin Sibley and IT manager/developer/trainer at State Farm Insurance. Earned a BS in Education, BS in Applied Computer Science, MBA and a Doctorate of Business Administration. Has two children and five grandchildren.


Associated Senator(s): Jason A. Barickman