David A. Dewar
Republican
State Representative, 35th District
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Overview
David A. Dewar is an independent retirement specialist.1 He operates Tax-Free Retirement Solutions and leads Restore American Liberty, an organization focusing on conservative values.2 His campaign says he moved to Mount Greenwood 40 years ago and was an election judge for Chicago’s 19th Ward for 10 years.3
In 2024, he called for legislation to end Illinois’ sanctuary state status and restore cash bail, reversing the SAFE-T Act.4 In a 2024 questionnaire, he said he would prioritize parental notification in schools and reevaluate pension cost-of-living adjustments.5 His campaign centers on an "8-5 strategy" to increase Republican seats in the state House and Senate to gain legislative influence.6
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- April 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $0
- Cash on hand
- $0
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Citizens for David Dewar
Endorsements
- Illinois Family Action7
Sources
- David A. Dewar, Republican candidate for Illinois House ..., Chicago Sun-Times. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Two Republican candidates aim to unseat Democratic Rep. Mary Gill, Chicago Tribune. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- David Dewar for 35th District State Representative in Illinois, David Dewar campaign. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Your Guide to the Statehouse Democratic Primary, South Side Weekly. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- David A. Dewar, Illinois House 35th District, Chicago Sun-Times. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Dewar wins GOP primary in Illinois House District 35, South Cook News. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- IFA’s 2026 General Election Endorsements, Illinois Family Action. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.