David Sheppard
Republican
State Representative, 36th District
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Overview
David Sheppard is a member of the Evergreen Park Elementary School District 124 school board.1 He had a 28-year career in law enforcement, working in corrections and investigations before becoming chief of the Robbins Police Department.2 He also served in the U.S. Navy.3
Sheppard has proposed a 30-day accountability report before state funds are distributed and a plan to cut homeowners’ property taxes by 60 percent.4 He has criticized efforts to keep federal immigration enforcement away from polling places, saying no law enforcement agency should be restricted from enforcing the law.1 In a 2022 candidate survey, he said his goals were to reduce crime and support police, as well as preserve parental rights.3
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 30, 2026
- Raised
- $0
- Cash on hand
- $1,096
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Committee to Elect David Sheppard
Endorsements
- Illinois Family Action5
Sources
- House candidate Sheppard on ICE at polls, South Cook News. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- About David - David Sheppard for State Representative, David Sheppard campaign. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- David Sheppard, Ballotpedia. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- House candidate Sheppard on Illinois federal funding freeze, South Cook News. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Illinois Family Action » 2026 General Election Endorsements, Illinois Family Action. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.