Dan Ugaste Explained

Dan Ugaste
State House:Illinois
State:Illinois
District:65th
Preceded:Steven Andersson
Party:Republican
Spouse:Denise Ugaste
Children:3
Residence:Geneva, Illinois, U.S.
Alma Mater:Lake Forest College (BA)
DePaul University (JD)
Profession:Attorney at Law

Daniel J. Ugaste is a lawyer, politician and Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 65th district.[1] The district, located in the Chicago metropolitan area, includes all or parts of Campton Hills, Elburn, Elgin, Geneva, Lily Lake, South Elgin, St. Charles, and Wayne.[2]

Education and Law Career

Ugaste earned a Bachelor of Arts at Lake Forest College and a juris doctor at DePaul University College of Law.[3]

In the 1990's, Ugaste was an attorney for Seyfarth Shaw, Limited Liability Partnership and Wiedner & McAuliffe, Limited Company.[4]

Ugaste is a shareholder in the Nyhan, Bambrick, Kinzie and Lowry Law Firm and specializes in workers' compensation. He worked as a member of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Medical Fee Advisory Board and as a technical advisor to Bruce Rauner's Office on Workers' Compensation Reform.

Illinois House of Representatives

In 2018, Ugaste was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives, defeating Democratic candidate Richard Johnson, the President of the Elgin Teachers Union. Representative Ugaste succeeded retiring incumbent Steven Andersson.

In 2020, Ugaste was re-elected, defeating activist Martha Paschke.[5]

Ugaste won a third term in 2022, defeating scientist and small business owner Linda Robertson.[6]

Committees

In the 103rd General Assembly, Ugaste served on the following committees: Financial Institutions & Licensing (Republican Spokesperson); Judiciary - Civil (Republican Spokesperson); Labor & Commerce (Republican Spokesperson); Police & Fire Committee; Prescription Drug Affordability; Public Utilities; Civil Procedure & Tort Liability (Sub-Co-Chairperson); Commercial & Property (Sub-Co-Chairperson); Business & Industry Innovation.[7]

Personal life

Ugaste lives in Geneva and is married. He has three adult daughters and six grandchildren.[8]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Schory. Brenda. Ugaste wins Illinois 65th District. Northwest Herald. November 6, 2018. November 19, 2018.
  2. Web site: 2019-01-04 . District - Dan Ugaste . 2024-05-01 . en-US.
  3. Ugaste . Dan . Chicago Sun-Times Editorial Board . Illinois House 65th District Republican nominee: Dan Ugaste . November 16, 2018 . . . October 20, 2018.
  4. Web site: The Voter's Self Defense System . 2022-09-30 . Vote Smart.
  5. Web site: Krishnamurthy . Madhu . 2020-11-04 . Republican incumbent Ugaste wins Illinois House 65th District seat . 2024-05-01 . Daily Herald . en-US.
  6. Web site: Network . Brenda Schory Shaw Local News . 2022-11-09 . GOP incumbent Ugaste wins race for 65th state House seat . 2024-05-01 . Daily Herald . en-US.
  7. Web site: Illinois General Assembly - Representative Biography . 2024-05-01 . www.ilga.gov.
  8. Web site: Illinois General Assembly - Representative Biography . 2024-05-01 . www.ilga.gov.