Dave Carlin Explained

Dave Carlin is chairman of the College of DuPage Board of Trustees,[1] former Republican candidate for state representative in Illinois' 48th district,[2] [3] former Illinois Republican Party deputy executive director, and former executive director of the DuPage Republican Party. He is currently the district director for Congressman Joe Walsh of the 8th Congressional District.[4] He is also the president of DC Consulting, a local political consulting firm.

2008 Illinois House candidacy

In his 2008 House race, Carlin squared off against Michael Connelly, a DuPage County Board member and Doug Krause, a 19-year Naperville, Illinois city council member.[5]

2012 Illinois House candidacy

Carlin filed for candidacy in the newly drawn 42nd House District for the 2012 Republican primary.[6]

Personal life

Currently, Carlin resides in Naperville and serves as a Republican precinct committeeman in Lisle Township, Illinois. He is married and with his wife has two daughters.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: College of DuPage Board of Trustees . 2008-12-11 . https://web.archive.org/web/20081217062813/http://www.cod.edu/adminstr/board.htm . 2008-12-17 . dead .
  2. Web site: Breaking down state legislative races . 2 November 2008 .
  3. Web site: Clout St: State legislative races - 2008 . 2022-10-23 . newsblogs.chicagotribune.com.
  4. Web site: Dave Carlin - Previously held position: Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) (March 2015-April 2017), District Director - Congressional Salaries | LegiStorm.
  5. Web site: Meet the candidates: 48th District's Michael Connelly . 2022-10-23 . Illinois Review.
  6. Web site: Dave Carlin . 2022-10-23 . Ballotpedia . en.