David Mathis
Republican
State Senator, 27th District
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Overview
David Mathis is a retired Marine Corps and Army National Guard veteran who served for 23 years.1 He previously worked as a police officer for the Elgin Police Department and currently works in security.2
He pledges to oppose tax hikes and support fiscal responsibility.1 He proposes repealing the state grocery tax and ending the annual gas tax increase.2 He supports the Invest in Kids Scholarship Program for low-income students and wants to improve recruitment and retention of law enforcement officers.2
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- April 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $0
- Cash on hand
- $439
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Citizens for David Mathis
Endorsements
Sources
- Decorated Arlington Heights Veteran Running For IL State Senate, Patch. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- David Mathis | BallotReady, BallotReady. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- David Mathis Proudly Accepts Endorsement from Chicago Flips Red, David Mathis for State Senate. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- United Hellenic Voters of America (UHVA) Endorses David Mathis, David Mathis for State Senate. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Candidates | ROWT, Republicans of Wheeling Township. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.