Patrick Sheehan
Republican, incumbent
State Representative, 37th District
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Overview
Patrick Sheehan has represented the 37th House District since April 2024.1 He has served nearly two decades as a law enforcement officer and previously was a Lockport alderman and township park commissioner.1
His campaign says he supports capping gasoline taxes and eliminating the grocery tax while keeping local government revenue stable.2 His campaign also says he opposes Illinois' SAFE-T Act and its elimination of cash bail.3 House records list two of his sponsored bills as public acts: HB1842 on municipal code administrative adjudication and HB2270 on transportation.1 He introduced a bill for a first responder income tax credit.1
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- April 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $22,375
- Cash on hand
- $136,648
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts ($150 or less) | $475 | 2% |
| Larger gifts | $3,100 | 14% |
| PACs, parties and other campaign committees | $18,800 | 84% |
Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $55,000 in 20 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Sheehan for Illinois
Endorsements
Sources
- Patrick Sheehan (R) - Illinois General Assembly - Member, Illinois General Assembly. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- About - Patrick Sheehan, Patrick Sheehan campaign. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Rep. Sheehan Applauds Executive Order Ending Cashless Bail, Patrick Sheehan campaign. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Illinois AFL-CIO issues endorsements after all, Capitol News Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- ILLINOIS ENDORSEMENTS, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- 2026 Primary Election Local 134 Endorsed Candidates, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 134. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Retired Teachers Endorse Candidates for Illinois General Assembly, Aroundptown.com. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- November 3, 2026 General Election Endorsed Candidates, Chicago Federation of Labor. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.